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The innocent inquiry
Pretending to be clueless about the time is a timeless way to clue her in to your existence on the planet. Stash your watch in your pocket, and pop the proverbial probe: "Excuse me, but do you have the time?" When she unveils her exquisite wrist, be sure and compliment her on her stylish timepiece.
The small talk standby
Sure it`s been done a bazillion times, but a friendly comment about the weather could just lead to sunnier days and starrier nights in your immediate future. Try this: "Can you believe this beautiful clear blue sky today? I bet the stars will be really amazing tonight. I hear you can see Venus just after dark these days, if you know where to look. "
The shamelessly straightforward salutation
Just say it. Stand up straight, put a smile on your face and a glint in your eye, walk right up to her and say, "Would you mind if I joined you? Hi, this is RJ." Even if she`s a little taken by surprise, she`ll be even more taken by your smooth manner and your unmistakable interest in her.
Panning for pearls
Of her wisdom, that is. Ask her for a little friendly advice, or a recommendation. Try something like: "Excuse me, I`m looking for a fun spot to get a good cup of coffee. Would you happen to know of anyplace like that nearby?" If your stars are in alignment, she may even offer to walk you there.
Finessed with flattery
Oh, what a little compliment will do to put you immediately in her good graces. Try: "Wow, that`s a really great jacket. Did you get that around here?" When she starts describing that outrageous custom leather shop that she happened upon in Florence, suggest she tell you more about it over an espresso and a cannoli.
The fluid approach
Offering to buy her a drink is a classic and classy way to open the conversation. Whether it`s a cola or a cosmo, a couple of cold ones on the table between you sets the stage beautifully for that opening dialogue to begin.
Rgds
Arun
Pretending to be clueless about the time is a timeless way to clue her in to your existence on the planet. Stash your watch in your pocket, and pop the proverbial probe: "Excuse me, but do you have the time?" When she unveils her exquisite wrist, be sure and compliment her on her stylish timepiece.
The small talk standby
Sure it`s been done a bazillion times, but a friendly comment about the weather could just lead to sunnier days and starrier nights in your immediate future. Try this: "Can you believe this beautiful clear blue sky today? I bet the stars will be really amazing tonight. I hear you can see Venus just after dark these days, if you know where to look. "
The shamelessly straightforward salutation
Just say it. Stand up straight, put a smile on your face and a glint in your eye, walk right up to her and say, "Would you mind if I joined you? Hi, this is RJ." Even if she`s a little taken by surprise, she`ll be even more taken by your smooth manner and your unmistakable interest in her.
Panning for pearls
Of her wisdom, that is. Ask her for a little friendly advice, or a recommendation. Try something like: "Excuse me, I`m looking for a fun spot to get a good cup of coffee. Would you happen to know of anyplace like that nearby?" If your stars are in alignment, she may even offer to walk you there.
Finessed with flattery
Oh, what a little compliment will do to put you immediately in her good graces. Try: "Wow, that`s a really great jacket. Did you get that around here?" When she starts describing that outrageous custom leather shop that she happened upon in Florence, suggest she tell you more about it over an espresso and a cannoli.
The fluid approach
Offering to buy her a drink is a classic and classy way to open the conversation. Whether it`s a cola or a cosmo, a couple of cold ones on the table between you sets the stage beautifully for that opening dialogue to begin.
Rgds
Arun
