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Old 12-21-2013, 08:04 PM
 
Location: State of Transition
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I was hit on at the grocery store. It was his pleasure to assist me even though I didn't need it.

Damnit I didn't even know he was cold approaching me.
This is where some of them miss the boat. After they've got your attention and a pleasant chat is happening, they need to INTRODUCE THEMSELVES, to signal that they're not just exchanging pleasantries, they're INTO YOU. This is how some cold-approaches fail. The situation is too ambiguous.
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Old 12-21-2013, 08:11 PM
 
Location: Pa
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This is where some of them miss the boat. After they've got your attention and a pleasant chat is happening, they need to INTRODUCE THEMSELVES, to signal that they're not just exchanging pleasantries, they're INTO YOU. This is how some cold-approaches fail. The situation is too ambiguous.
Yeah he just looked back and smiled while looking at his shelf items. I of course laughed and said I didn't need help.

It's true I wish he did introduce himself.
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Old 12-21-2013, 08:14 PM
 
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It can, yes.
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Old 12-21-2013, 08:14 PM
 
Location: In the middle.
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It only works if you stop paying attention to PUA crap and act like a real person.

What would you do if a girl walked up to you and started talking to you?
Is someone $%&ing with me?
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Old 12-21-2013, 08:20 PM
 
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It only works if you stop paying attention to PUA crap and act like a real person.

What would you do if a girl walked up to you and started talking to you?
lol! Great point!
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Old 12-21-2013, 09:09 PM
 
Location: SF CA, USA
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Why couldn't it work? There have been times I was out in public where I noticed a guy and we made eye contact and smiled...but nothing. Can people not read body language anymore? If she's got her nose in her phone or avoids making eye contact, don't approach her. If she smiles at you and seems warm and friendly, then sure approach her. Is it really that soul crushing to be told a stranger has a boyfriend or says no to a date? You don't even know her. Take a chance guys!
The problem with this is that women are socialized to be nice and courteous to everyone, even if they don't actually want to talk to them.
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Old 01-20-2014, 02:05 PM
 
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I met my girlfriend at a bar. She was catching up with a friend and I just went up to her and started talking to her. We've been together almost a year together. In my opinion, meeting and dating someone you didnt previously know is the best!
Honestly, I agree. It seems the social networks I'm involved in are full of drama, and there's something to be said for going for someone who catches your fancy but who you want to know more about, in terms of personality.
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Old 01-20-2014, 02:45 PM
 
Location: Pa
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Cold approaches work if done correctly.
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Old 01-20-2014, 03:22 PM
 
Location: Pittsburgh
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Cold approaches work if done correctly.
Even if "done correctly" the hazard of a cold approach is that the person doing the approaching has no idea if the target is interested, available, willing to talk, etc.
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Old 01-20-2014, 03:28 PM
 
Location: Pa
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Even if "done correctly" the hazard of a cold approach is that the person doing the approaching has no idea if the target is interested, available, willing to talk, etc.
This is true but some do carry themselves differently when single not to mention lack of wedding rings.
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