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[Dabookerman]

So we've probably gone over this conversation about a thousand times, but if you guys can help me out with a play by play.

I'm at a coffee shop and there's a cute girl on her lap top sitting on the other side of the room. How do you approach her without looking like a creep? What would you use to start the conversation (please, no sarcastic "Hi" answers), and at what point would you feel comfortable asking for her number? It doesn't have to be a coffee shop, any scenario will work as long as it's hitting the same points.

I just have no idea how to do any of this. I'm awful at picking up signs that women are interested (I've literally had some spell it out to me and I just laughed and said "good joke") because I'm worried I'll interpret general kindness for something else. I'm also worried to show interest because for some crazy reason I think it can be pretty creepy. This makes that first step the hardest for me. I have no problem talking to women under normal situations (unfortunately I talk to them the same way I talk to dudes, so it never leads anywhere), but the introduction is really big road block for me.

Over the course of your time at said scenario I would slow move closer to where she is seated. You can't do it too quickly or she will notice. Too slow and she might end up leaving. So yeah once you're near her give her an intense look. Like a piercing stare. She will notice and probably move away from you.. But only by a few inches. This is where the chase begins. You slowly edge your way closer, but in a smooth snake like motion. Works a treat! She will probably open her mouth to say "what are you doing?", but she won't have a chance as you would have subdued her with your chloroform soaked hanky. Once you've taken her to your underground dungeon, then you could utter your first words to her.

"hi"

 

[panda21]

:lol

i started off reading that thinking well that sounds a bit odd but lets see where he's going with this.. :lol

 

[TurboLibre]

Over the course of your time at said scenario I would slow move closer to where she is seated. You can't do it too quickly or she will notice. Too slow and she might end up leaving. So yeah once you're near her give her an intense look. Like a piercing stare. She will notice and probably move away from you.. But only by a few inches. This is where the chase begins. You slowly edge your way closer, but in a smooth snake like motion. Works a treat! She will probably open her mouth to say "what are you doing?", but she won't have a chance as you would have subdued her with your chloroform soaked hanky. Once you've taken her to your underground dungeon, then you could utter your first words to her.

"hi"

Holy shit. It worked. I don't know if I nailed every point, but as soon as I stared into her soul and said "Hi" she immediately took off her top. We're off to the underground dungeon right now, thanks Dabook.

 

[jas0nuk]

She will notice and probably move away from you.. But only by a few inches. This is where the chase begins.

:lol

 

[Aurora]

You don't have to come up with a Shakespearian line to hook her, the more casual the better. It's how you follow it up and keep things interesting that's important.

In the scenario you gave I'd say something like "is the wifi free here?" then I'd look at her and ask "so what are you doing that's so important?" and from there I'd tease her about her response then just lead into whatever else.

If you approach them with confidence, what you say doesn't matter all that much.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

Now imagine the floods of women if you had a mullet!

It's not the 90's anymore man.

 

[Acid08]

this thread is about the cutest thing ever haha!

This might be the greatest username/avatar combo I've ever seen.

 

[TurboLibre]

You don't have to come up with a Shakespearian line to hook her, the more casual the better. It's how you follow it up and keep things interesting that's important.

In the scenario you gave I'd say something like "is the wifi free here?" then I'd look at her and ask "so what are you doing that's so important?" and from there I'd tease her about her response then just lead into whatever else.

If you approach them with confidence, what you say doesn't matter all that much.

:lol
I'm not looking for any Shakespearian line or anything. I'm just trying to find a good opener. I've never been the type to introduce myself, even with guys I wait for them to talk to me before I even acknowledge them so it's a general field I'm rusty at. Would "so what are you doing that's so important" really be good though? That seems like I'm prying into their business. It could be a good question if we get to talking, but that sounds a little strange to throw out right off the bat.

 

[Miguel]

Girl #1 texts me a few minutes ago "I want to get drunk"

and question if she's free goes ignored, then she logs onto facebook and chats with me for like 20 minutes.

I'll call her tonight and see if she's free saturday night. (Figure I'll buy her some cheap knickknack relating to something we've talked about as a quick way to score some christmas brownie points)

If not, then ask when she is free, and hope I'm not met with a "I'll let you know"

:|

 

[Acid08]

:lol
I'm not looking for any Shakespearian line or anything. I'm just trying to find a good opener. I've never been the type to introduce myself, even with guys I wait for them to talk to me before I even acknowledge them so it's a general field I'm rusty at. Would "so what are you doing that's so important" really be good though? That seems like I'm prying into their business. It could be a good question if we get to talking, but that sounds a little strange to throw out right off the bat.

Honestly, that line kinda sounds incredibly douchey. I'm sure it would work on some(dumb) girls but a majority would probably just tell you to fuck off.

and question if she's free goes ignored, then she logs onto facebook and chats with me for like 20 minutes.

I'll call her tonight and see if she's free saturday night. (Figure I'll buy her some cheap knickknack relating to something we've talked about as a quick way to score some christmas brownie points)

If not, then ask when she is free, and hope I'm not met with a "I'll let you know"

:|

You're gonna get drunk with her Christmas night? Do neither of you celebrate it?

 

[Miguel]

I have always celebrated late night christmas eve/early christmas morning. Do these christmas things last all night on the actual day of Christmas? :lol

Maybe I should shoot for sunday then.

 

[Nander]

You're gonna get drunk with her Christmas night? Do neither of you celebrate it?

In Europe most people celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve, and then go out drinking with all of their old friends in their old hometown (if they have moved away, and return to their parents' place for Christmas) on Christmas Day.

So nothing out of place there, really.

 

[Acid08]

In Europe most people celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve, and then go out drinking with all of their old friends in their old hometown (if they have moved away, and return to their parents' place for Christmas) on Christmas Day.

So nothing out of place there, really.

Fuck that sounds awesome. USA loses again.

 

[twilitesparklemotion]

I mean, I'm right there with you. Actually, I've never had a gf this time of year.

As a follow-up to the snowman's question about approaching in a coffee shop, what's a good length of time to talk before getting her number?

 

[The Shadow]

Well like I said, I'm trying to figure that out, but overall, I guess I'm riding solo this year. My ex could have waited AFTER the holidays, or you know, tried to work shit out with me and not hide what was going on. Fuck. To rub more salt in my wounds, she's already replaced me. I'm not even going into that. The whole thing is just laughable and cracks me the hell up.

It's not so much that she got rid of me for someone else, it's that I'm alone and have no one to call my own. I could give a fuck what she does or what she says at this point. But it just sucks so much ass not having someone special. Sure, I have friends and family, but nothing beats having that one special person to spend time with, especially during this time of year. It seems like everyone I know is spending time with their girlfriends, boyfriends, husbands, wives, partners and significant others. I feel so left out man....

This is the first holiday season, in a long time, where I haven't had a girlfriend of some kind. Old, depressing feelings are starting to set in. But I'm fighting back and doing my best to thwart them. Video games, various art projects, new girls and booze will help me cope :lol

How long ago did this happen? I can understand if it's a fresh breakup but dude, if this happened a few months ago, you need to let it go.

It's nice having someone on your arm but it can be equally nice not being tied down to one person and being in the hunt. There's pluses and minuses to both. Acting like you *need* someone for whatever reason makes you look co-dependent. Don't cope. Enjoy what you have now because what happened in the past is gone.

 

[Shawsie64]

So if i just wrote a 2 page Christmas email filled with hate means im not over someone yeah?? :lol

 

[HighAmperage]

In the scenario you gave I'd say something like "is the wifi free here?" then I'd look at her and ask "so what are you doing that's so important?" and from there I'd tease her about her response then just lead into whatever else.

Good stuff mang. That's the exact sort of tone and humor that has the best chance of working well on most girls. Tease tease tease, but leaven it with charm and substance. It's a tough thing to balance, especially for guys who have more anxiety and don't have a natural, easy wit.
But, yeah...guys are always asking "what do I say?"--Aurora has provided a really good example here.

 

[castlegar]

DILEMMA:

So I just started dating a former friend about two weeks ago. I got her a xmas gift (a hard-as-fuck to find CD from a band that cost me about $50) before we started dating, and she opened it immediately after, ack

Now that we're together, I feel like I should get her another something, but not fully sure. She's making me something (art student), which is awesome and totally better than anything I can un-creatively purchase. How do I reciprocate?

This is what I was thinking, tell me if it sucks: she keeps wanting to spend more time with her brother of which she's extremely close, who's busy with this and that these days. She misses the time spent with him, naturally. Was going to get her what are essentially gift cards for any concert they want to attend together whenever they get a chance/want to bro-it-up. I hate the gift card idea, but they're both really into music and all that. Unless I can figure out something else quickly....

HALP

 

[Eggo]

Don't spend that much on someone you've been dating two weeks. Spending $50 already is plenty.

 

[norinrad]

I'm buying the lady i have been seeing this book gift wrapped as a Christmas present.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0810988917/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Its 48 bucks on Amazon but i got it someone else for 19.95

She's into art and science and i personally think she will love this

 

[HappyBivouac]

PXG I am right there with you man. I can't do the whole one-night stand thing. Ended a 3.5 year relationship a few months ago and the feeling, especially in the dead of winter, is incredibly vacuous.

There's a girl I'm really into right now. We're friends but she at least knows I'm attracted to her. I think she might be special (to avoid the god-awful phrase "the one" and hey that's not entirely what I mean anyway) but then I tell myself I'm stupid for thinking so, like it's always stupid to think so at this phase. I want to be proved not stupid. Here's to hoping something amazing happens for both of us and for all the other dudes in the same situation in the near future.

 

[-PXG-]

Shit...my birthday is in four days and I still don't know what the fuck to do...

 

[The Elite]

I think I'm going to redo all my okcupid questions/answers. I don't like the matches I'm getting and I've noticed a few of my answers don't jive with how I feel now. That should be a long process.

 

[Yaweee]

Soooo...

Went for a coffee date with a girl from PoF, then a real date, but I didn't really feel much chemistry overall and don't really want to go on another date with her Does that warrant a phone call, or just a text?

 

[The Elite]

Soooo...

Went for a coffee date with a girl from PoF, then a real date, but I didn't really feel much chemistry overall and don't really want to go on another date with her Does that warrant a phone call, or just a text?

If you are a woman, you can just ignore the guy. At least, that's what is happening to me after she told me she wanted to see me again. I know guys do it too, but it still bugs me.

Honestly, I feel that it's appropriate to at least send an e-mail/message through the service letting them know that you're not feeling anything. Wish them luck and move on. I know some will say you don't need to send anything at all but now that I've experienced being cut off and confused, a little message can go a long way.

 

[Yaweee]

If you are a woman, you can just ignore the guy. At least, that's what is happening to me after she told me she wanted to see me again.

Honestly, I feel that it's appropriate to at least send an e-mail/message through the service letting them know that you're not feeling anything. Wish them luck and move on. I know some will say you don't need to send anything at all but now that I've experienced being cut off and confused, a little message can go a long way.

Well, I did message her at one point after the 2nd date (almost two weeks ago now) asking her what her plans around the holidays were, as if trying to schedule a date. But I really was't sure then, and I've had more time to think about. So a message it is.

 

[The Shadow]

Soooo...

Went for a coffee date with a girl from PoF, then a real date, but I didn't really feel much chemistry overall and don't really want to go on another date with her Does that warrant a phone call, or just a text?

I always call. If its only been a few dates, a text is probably fine. Are you nervous about calling? Then make the call to get used to it, if nothing else.

 

[Yaweee]

I always call. If its only been a few dates, a text is probably fine. Are you nervous about calling? Then make the call to get used to it, if nothing else.

I went with a text. It sounded like she was going to be all over the place this week, so getting a hold of her with a phone call at a good time.

 

[jamesinclair]

I'm at a coffee shop and there's a cute girl on her lap top sitting on the other side of the room. How do you approach her without looking like a creep? .

My sister is pretty attractive and she always complains when people approach her when she's trying to work.

She says if she wanted to get picked up, she's be at a bar, not busy writing an essay. Anyone who bothers her while she's working = creep in her mind. Of course, I suggest that if she wants to work, she should go to a library or something, not a coffee shop or train

Take that as you will.

 

[-PXG-]

My sister is pretty attractive and she always complains when people approach her when she's trying to work.

She says if she wanted to get picked up, she's be at a bar, not busy writing an essay. Anyone who bothers her while she's working = creep in her mind. Of course, I suggest that if she wants to work, she should go to a library or something, not a coffee shop or train

Take that as you will.

I have to agree with your sister on that. Chances are, no matter who you are, a lady is not going to want to engage in any kind of conversation, if she's focused and busy with something.

When I was in college, I'd sit and talk to girls in the student union. I'd be there for a purpose, usually getting something to eat or meeting up with friends. I'd only approach girls who were alone and didn't seem to involved in something (eating, studying, on the phone, ect). Attempting to sit down and talk to a girl who's trying to do homework or getting her chow on, most likely, won't yield good results. It can come off as being annoying, intrusive, and yes, creepy too.

I got a lot of numbers by doing that. It was a great learning experience and improved my game a lot. If only

Spoiler

SSFIV were as easy as women

 

[Sweedishrodeo]

i recently got out of a serious relationship, so reading through this thread has been helping me get me shit back together. i used to have a new girl every week, but the last two years of monogamy has kind of left me flirt-stupid

how long is normal for someone to get back on their feet? i feel like the winter and being in delaware often is not helping me here.

 

[Shawsie64]

i recently got out of a serious relationship, so reading through this thread has been helping me get me shit back together. i used to have a new girl every week, but the last two years of monogamy has kind of left me flirt-stupid

how long is normal for someone to get back on their feet? i feel like the winter and being in delaware often is not helping me here.

The more you think about it the longer it takes Ive found, just try to relax and do your own thing.. Its hard but you'll be back to normal before you know it.

Im almost out of my hole! the holiday season has sorta got me down though

 

[EzLink]

I got what I needed out of this. Thanks

 

[Sweedishrodeo]

sorry to say EzLink, but you may have screwed that up. if it was love, you gotta do what you gotta do! moving in with the daughter of a gangster? that is a moderate-risk for what would probably be russian, xenia via goldeneye, level sex. i have done much much stupider things..

don't pout though. this was probably the world's most developed omegle relationship ever. there are plenty more chicks on there. and outside.

 

[Xun]

Holy shit man, that's deep.

 

[jet1911]

I think you did the right thing.

 

[jon bones]

t two years of monogamy has kind of left me flirt-stupid

how long is normal for someone to get back on their feet?

dude it happens - took me almost 6 months after ending a 5 year relationship to figure it all out again

 

[Ether_Snake]

Yeah forget about her, she should respect you by not bringing you into this shit. And to me it's bullshit that she is stuck in mafia land forever and all that. She probably is happy doing that instead of going to school or whatever, she's been in this shit all her life. Don't trust her words. Plus she made you think that you were the only guy in her life. Can you really imagine a hot girl just living with her dad and never fucking other guys or going out and all that? Bullshit.

 

[Slo]

Holy shit, even the summary was too long to read. Can I get a summary of the summary?

 

[Relix]

I read it all. And even that depressed me. Holy shit dude. I don't know what I'd do... damn :lol

 

[Sweedishrodeo]

Yeah forget about her, she should respect you by not bringing you into this shit. And to me it's bullshit that she is stuck in mafia land forever and all that. She probably is happy doing that instead of going to school or whatever, she's been in this shit all her life. Don't trust her words. Plus she made you think that you were the only guy in her life. Can you really imagine a hot girl just living with her dad and never fucking other guys or going out and all that? Bullshit.

i stand by what i posted but good points here.

dude it happens - took me almost 6 months after ending a 5 year relationship to figure it all out again

i am worried that the longer i go without getting my game on like flame on, the less likely i am to tap an ass.

an ass worth tapping may i add. plenty of undesirables have been trying to holler at me, but i can't bring myself to do them. noooooooo fucking way. erm, maybe in three more months..

 

[SpectreFire]

Yeah forget about her, she should respect you by not bringing you into this shit. And to me it's bullshit that she is stuck in mafia land forever and all that. She probably is happy doing that instead of going to school or whatever, she's been in this shit all her life. Don't trust her words. Plus she made you think that you were the only guy in her life. Can you really imagine a hot girl just living with her dad and never fucking other guys or going out and all that? Bullshit.

I think people are a bit more complex than you give them credit for.

Or maybe they're just better than you.

 

[EzLink]

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[Sweedishrodeo]

disney ending? maybe not, but you could have surely met her physically at least. always take the chance.

actually this whole thing has given me a kick in the ass. although i've heard no one gets laid in december, i'm gonna go drink a four loko and head downtown.

 

[Lionheart1827]

The girl I've been seeing for the past 2 months is coming over for our annual big Xmas eve dinner.

She has already met my parents and grandma, but now shes gonna be meeting my aunt, uncle and 2 cousins and my 2 older brothers. I'm nervous for her.:lol But they are all good people and they will love her.

To Ezlink: As much as it hurts, it was probably for the best. I'd probably freak out just as much as you with the mafia stuff. I'm sure in time you'll find somebody else, things just HAPPEN. And shit happens when you least expect it!

 

[jamesinclair]

Dude, WTF?

This girl has freed you from being killed, and you're being emo about it?

You never even met the girl in person right?

SHE WAS NOT THE GIRL OF YOUR DREAMS

She was a girl you had stuff in common with, and your "love" for her is mostly curiosity. The love of the unknown. The pussy is greener on the mafia side, etc.

You had only her email right? So you never even talked on the phone?

Which means yes, it's entirely possible she's a 32 year old fat dude with severe mental problems and you've just given half a year to complete BS.

I don't care how real she sounded, you never met. It isn't real until you actually meet.


Jesus christ, people consider giving someone a DVD a red flag but that massive post gets a pass? WTF?

 

[twilitesparklemotion]

Jesus christ, people consider giving someone a DVD a red flag but that massive post gets a pass? WTF?

:lol

Ez, whether or not you made the right call, you made a call and there's no going back. Get over it. Sorry, but you'll find someone else.

 

[y2dvd]

This kinda goes to both Games and OT lol...My coworker invited me to her place to play some FPS even though she's not a gamer by any means. So I bring my ps3 to her place, only problem is I don't own any FPS games. The only thing I really got is Rock Band 3 so we played that most of the night lol.

So GAF, I need some game recommendations for chicks to get into! Gotta be something simple because she thought RE4 Wii controls were too complicated.

FPS:
Sports:
Puzzle:

I got fighting and music games covered. Add anything else!

 

[Relix]

Killzone 2 or COD BlackOps/Mw2
Sports: Fifa 2010
Puzzle: Get Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light.. action and co op puzzle fun all in one!

 

[twilitesparklemotion]

Puzzle:

Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo Dash Some Other Things, Whatever on PSN.