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Ladies, what's the best way for a guy to approach you at a large social event? This is basically an event with lots of young professionals, some of whom will be open to dating, others in relationships and others just wanting to hang out after work. The event is social in nature, ie not geared toward networking.
I would love to get some good ideas so I can meet someone nice that I have things in common with who would be open to dating. I just need some suggestions as I'm a bit shy at times. I will have some friends there but also want to mingle.
Is this your first time at an event sponsored by XXX?
Do you know any other groups like this one, I am new in town?
What are you drinking, and do you think the bar on the left or the right will have a faster line?
Are the free drinks good?
Is this your first time at an event sponsored by XXX?
Do you know any other groups like this one, I am new in town?
What are you drinking, and do you think the bar on the left or the right will have a faster line?
Are the free drinks good?
Read her body language.
Generally speaking, if she punches you in the kidneys, it's a good time to exit gracefully.
Thanks. Good advice so far. Any other ice breaker ideas? I hate to talk about my job. Women often think either I'm bragging or I undersell it because it is really easy for me and I get bored but it actually is a great job that is hard for many. Plus, work gets boring and getting network zoned is the new friend zone, lol.
I like jade's suggestions. Contextual is good. You can't really assume anything about anyone. Don't talk about work at first if you can help it. Ask if she's from the area or moved there from elsewhere. Is there anything in town you are looking to find? A good pho place, a decent dog park, a spectacular bookstore? Ask for her opinions on stuff like that. Mundane, but gateways to bigger and better things, ya know?
I like jade's suggestions. Contextual is good. You can't really assume anything about anyone. Don't talk about work at first if you can help it. Ask if she's from the area or moved there from elsewhere. Is there anything in town you are looking to find? A good pho place, a decent dog park, a spectacular bookstore? Ask for her opinions on stuff like that. Mundane, but gateways to bigger and better things, ya know?
These are good! You just need a low-key and neutral ice breaker. Definitely skip the "what do you do?" as an opener if networking isn't the number one priority.
Another easy ice breaker? Ask people about which appetizers are good. (provided they are eating). Then you can show you are a gentlemen, and offer to bring her a refill.
These are good! You just need a low-key and neutral ice breaker. Definitely skip the "what do you do?" as an opener if networking isn't the number one priority.
Another easy ice breaker? Ask people about which appetizers are good. (provided they are eating). Then you can show you are a gentlemen, and offer to bring her a refill.
Any man that brings me food as a way of greeting already has his foot in the door. I like this suggestion.
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