Contestants on 'The Bachelor' Turned Away Due to Herpes

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Head's up guys...

A number of gossip websites are reporting that producers of the ABC show ‘The Bachelor' have turned away a substantial number of would-be female contestants after they tested positive for genital herpes. A source was quoted as saying, "some of the best looking women have been told recently that they didn't pass the medical portion of the test due to herpes."

Don't be silly. Cover your willy.

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Excellent Show for Approaching Women: Keys to the VIP

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For those of you learning how to approach women, there is a GREAT program on the FUSE Network (also on the Comedy Network in Canada) called ‘Keys to the VIP' which shows us live, real-time approaches in a club setting.

The premise of the show is that two guys are pitted against one another at a Toronto-area club to find out which of them has better game. There are hidden cameras located throughout the club and each player is wired for sound so we can witness their approaches. We are also told that the girls they approach are ‘real'. The winner gets a complimentary party for him and his friends in the VIP lounge at a club.

During the show, the players compete with one another in certain ‘scenarios' that they are given ahead of time. These include having to make a girl laugh in under a minute, opening a woman by insulting her shoes and my personal favorite, the ‘Reverse Gold Digger', where a contestant has 5 minutes to try and get a girl to buy HIM a drink.

This is probably the best show I have seen for a guy looking to improve his skills with women. Unlike previous dating shows such as ‘Blind Date' or ‘Elimidate', the guys on Keys to the VIP actually have game! This way you can see the RIGHT way to do things. I have seen these guys do some remarkable things with women at the club.

In one interaction, a guy approached a woman he wanted to dance with, but she was smoking a cigarette. He motioned to her to give him the cigarette (as if he wanted a drag). He then took the cigarette and STOMPED it out, and while the women was still in disbelief, he took her hand to get her to dance. It was a beautiful thing to watch.

In another approach, a guy was outed by a woman as a player ('I have seen you talking to EVERY woman in here'). The guy stayed cool, smiled, and asked her name. Almost immediately, she was totally into him and ended up giving him her phone number.

This program also shows you how to react when a woman is not interested. If one of these guys get shot down, they don't lose their cool. Rather, they have the attitude of ‘this girl just missed out on someone REALLY cool', and they move on to the next woman, unfazed.

My suggestion is to pre-record each episode so you can watch them several times. Focus on the body language and confidence that each of these guys convey. Don't worry so much about the actual words or ‘pick-up lines' they use. If you have the right attitude and body language when approaching, you can pretty much say ANYTHING and get away with it. But if you go into an approach looking nervous or unsure of yourself, you are going to get blown out, no matter WHAT you say.

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Meeting Women in the Supermarket

Following up on our previous report, "A Girl in the Supermarket", I was back in my local supermarket today and found another opportunity.

A short, cute woman was climbing onto the lower shelf in the bread aisle trying to reach hamburger rolls that were lying on the top shelf. I watched as she checked the dates on the packages, groaned, and began her climb. She was obviously unhappy with the results and proceeded to try and reach up again. My moment had arrived...

Me: Do you need some help?
Her: Yeah, I can't reach the buns up top.
Me: Bad date?
Her: Yep.
Me: They put the older ones up in front and the fresh ones in the back. They figure someone of your size will just take the older ones.
Her: Could you get one for me?
Me: Sure, no need to be climbing around like a monkey.

This led to some random chit chat, during which time she kept laughing and playing with her hair. This one was just TOO easy.

Now, she happened to have a child with her. To some this is damaged goods, to others it's unnecessary baggage, and to others it's just a part of life.

I asked for her number. She said, "the kid didn't scare you off?" I laughed and said no. She smiled and gave it to me.

The thing that makes a place like a supermarket so appealing for approaching women is that this is one of those perfectly normal, everyday places that ALL of us have to go to at some point. These well-lit, non-threatening environments are great because people's guards are usually down, and women would generally be more open to starting a conversation there than they would be in, say, a bar or club.

Another advantage of meeting women in a supermarket is that women generally go to these places alone, so there is no concern about peer pressure or being cock-blocked.

Finally, people generally tend to shop at supermarkets located close to where they live, so it would be that much easier to set up an immediate coffee date or meet up with them later. A woman picked ME up at a supermarket about a year ago and it turned out that she lives right around the corner from me. We STILL hang out from time to time...

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Being a Smartass: Busting on Cashiers

One of the best ways to practice teasing women is by talking to service staff (waitresses, sales clerks, cashiers, etc.). Most of them are very friendly and sociable, and best of all, they HAVE TO be nice to you! Just don't be obnoxious about it - make sure you smile and that you have a playful attitude during the interaction. Otherwise it's not cool.

Today were are going to talk about some ways to have fun with cashiers. Many of these women go through day after day of mindless chit chat with countless, nameless faces. Give them the gift of breaking them out of their reality for a few seconds, and make them smile. When done right, you can TOTALLY make their day.

Here are some of my favorite things to do with cashiers. Of course, much of this depends on where you are and what the situation is. Remember, this is supposed to be fun for EVERYONE involved. There is a fine line between being playful and being a dick. Don't cross it.

1. This one works best in a commercial retail setting (Target, Wegmans, Toys R Us, etc.). After she rings up the total, try to bargain with her! Tell her that since you are her favorite customer, she can give you a special discount. Then promise that you wont tell anyone, it will be your little secret. If she gives you a hard time, offer to cut her in on the savings. Tell her she can use that money to take you out for a proper date. If she still resists, break up with her, right in front of everyone!

2. This one is good in places with older cash registers (liquor stores, mom and pop groceries, pizza places). If the total comes to, let's say, $4.64, give her $7.38 (with a straight face)! Act like it is the most normal thing in the world. Watch her reaction. Always good fun! Remember to always give her less change than the total.

3. Here's one for supermarkets or drug stores. Put together a combination of really weird shit and see how she handles it. I was once in a drug store with a friend of mine at like 3am and there was a cute girl behind the counter. We decided we were going to have some fun...

Between the two of us, we had a 12 pack of beer, Preparation H, a box of condoms and some shampoo! We also assumed the roles of 2 guys pretending to be smooth with the ladies, even though we were acting like a couple of tools. Unfortunately, this girl had no reaction whatsoever. But at least WE got a good laugh out of it.

The key here is to have fun with this, and to try and get the cashier in on it as well. If you can come from a frame of just being out enjoying yourself and trying to spread some of that around, you’ll be fine. Just remember that if you encounter someone that REALLY doesn’t want to play along, PLEASE be polite about it - not everyone has this kind of sense of humor (tragic, I know!).

Good luck!

Alexander Stone & Stephen David
Copyright 2007 - Online Dating Edge / Approach Dynamics

Internet Dating: A Great Photo Tip

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Here's a GREAT idea I came up with by accident at my cousin's wedding this weekend. If you are going to include a photo of you and another woman as part of your online dating profile, make it one where you a wearing a full suit or tuxedo. Take the jacket off and have the girl in the picture wear it!

And who says chivalry is dead?

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Approaching Women: The Use of Magic Tricks in the Field

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Stephen,

Just wanted to share an experience I recently had while out with some friends. He was a decent looking guy, I wouldn't look twice, but I wouldn't look away. But something grabbed my attention, a simple magic trick. He walked up to me and a group of my girlfriends and did asked one of us for $20. We looked at him funny and a couple of girls gave him a hard time. He said something to the effect of "trust me." Someone relented and gave him the twenty. He then proceeded to poke a pen through it and made the hole magically disappear.

My girlfriend wound up hooking up with him. It wasn't the trick that did it, but it definately broke the ice. Just thought I'd share the story with you.

-Fay from Oceanside

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First off, here is the trick, explained fully...



Let me ask you. How do David Blaine (David Blaine White) or Criss Angel (Christopher Nicholas Sarantakos) get the girls they do? No, it's not JUST because they are famous. It's because they have charisma - or at least that's a big part of it. They captivate people by doing something extraordinary.

Does that mean you should go out and learn as many magic tricks as you can and you will be rocking the pickup scene? No. But a cute trick thrown in at the right time, with the right people, can help relax you and your "target".

Personally, I hate that people are ruining the "magic" by puting this stuff "out there," but since Pandora's box is opened, we might as well benefit from it!

And by the way, you can get this pen here.

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How to Be a Gold Digger - A Step By Step Manual

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EDITOR'S NOTE - If you want to learn how to AVOID gold diggers, check out our four-part series here.
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I just came across an interesting article in the latest issue of Money Magazine. The article, entitled 'How to Marry a Billionaire', shows people how to track down and entice one of the world's 946 billionaires into marrying you.

And for you guys out there, no worries - there are 38 FEMALE billionaires in the United States (although their average age is 63 and most of them 'earned' their fortunes by divorcing rich guys)! But hey, sometimes you just gotta take one for the team.

Alexander Stone & Stephen David
Copyright 2007 - Online Dating Edge / Approach Dynamics

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Approaching Women: The Benefits of Dancing

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Here is a situation a LOT of guys run into while out meeting women. Many of us are afraid to hit the dance floor whether at a club or while out on a date for fear of looking like a dickmunch.

The fact of the matter is that NO ONE is expecting you to have the (DANCE!) moves of Michael Jackson - all you have to do is move to the beat.

But who better to do an article on this topic than a woman! Approach Dynamics is proud to introduce one of our female correspondents, Michelle Hill, with her take on this topic...

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Okay guys, you've all been there. You are out on a date with a woman, the dj or the jukebox starts playing a catchy tune, and she wants to DANCE. You don't want to look like a jackass, but then again, you don't want to be the lame guy who doesn't know how to let loose either. What do you do? Here are some strategies to help you deal:

1. Try: You'll lose the most points with a woman if you don't even make an effort. She is inviting you to get close to her and if you refuse, you'll come off looking weak, boring and no fun.

2. Be silly: My ex-boyfriend did not have many skills on the dance floor, but he made up for it by acting goofy and making me laugh. I had so much fun messing around with him, I didn't care if he had two left feet. Even some of the old standbys will get a smile out of the most uptight of women (e.g. the sprinkler, the lawnmower).

3. Twirl her around: Nothing could be easier. Take her hand, spin her around a few times, maybe even throw in a dip or two. Just make sure she doesn't go flying into anyone else. Women love when a man takes control on the dance floor. Not only does it exude masculinity, but it's also LOTS of fun to be flung around.

4. Don't go overboard: By no means, should your arms be waving in the air like you just don't care. Nor should you be 'grinding' her or coming on too strong (unless, of course, she is sending you signals that this is what she's looking for).

5. Keep it simple: If you must fly solo for a bit or have to fill in the spaces between the above steps, just move to the beat. Watch the movie Hitch and master the basic white man step-snap move [arms close to the body at a 45 degree angle, step to one side, then together (snap) and then to the other side, together (snap)]. The movie has some other great tips too, so it won't be an hour and a half wasted.

The most important thing to remember is to enjoy yourself. Dancing can be a great way to flirt and play up the sexual energy you two have going on. You'll have a chance to get closer, check out HER moves and maybe even get yourself another date.

Michelle Hill
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Internet Dating: The First Email - Avoid Templates

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Somebody has been passing around an AWFUL template of a cut-and-paste first email to send to women. I have had six different people send me a variation of this garbage. I don't know where it came from, but you might wanna think twice about using it.

Here is the EXACT email (as forwarded to me by its recipient):

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I think these things are odd, I mean who usually sends out an email to introduce themselves to someone new?

That being said, I like that you're creative. But if you don't like Seinfeld, we'll have to break up. :)

I suppose this is the part where I talk about myself, I'm intelligent, have my mind set on my goals and have been known to make a joke every now and then.

Tell me, what's the most spontaneous thing you've done lately?

Presumably we're both on here to meet someone new. Worst case, you might make a cool friend, so let's get together for a drink/coffee sometime.

Mike
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Heh? What?

Put yourself in the shoes of a woman getting this email. How would you react?

First off, this email was clearly sent out, WORD FOR WORD, to a large number of women. This is INSULTING. You are telling her that she is just another random girl from the internet, and there is nothing in particular you found special about her. If you are not going to include something unique to that particular girl's profile, don't even bother sending an email. At the very least, include her name in there somewhere! Say what you want about the bullfighter chick, but at least that guy was original.

Then there is THIS perspective. Have you ever used a canned line (or a cut-and-paste email) on a woman and actually gotten a positive response, only to find that you have somehow lost some respect for the woman in the process?

I once sent the same 2-sentence email to ten women (a little more creative than what is above, AND I included their names) just to see what would happen. The entire process took me ten minutes, and I got two positive responses. But instead of being excited, I had a different, unexpected reaction. I remember thinking to myself that ‘hey, didn't she realize that was a line?' It was a little weird.

In short, before sending a first email to a woman, scan her profile closely. Find the one or two things in there that are truly unique to her (i.e. something only SHE could have written). THAT'S your opener. Of course, some profiles are going to have more uniqueness than others, but in reality, why would you want to write to someone with a generic profile anyway?

Alexander Stone & Stephen David
Copyright 2007 - Online Dating Edge / Approach Dynamics

Video: The 'Lost' Plane Crash, Sequenced Together

In keeping with our television theme this week, here is a clip from 'Lost' showing the characters' different perspectives of the plane crashing.

Women are big fans of this show. If you know someone who watches Lost, send them the link to the video with an email along the lines of, "Hey, I just saw this really interesting clip some guy put together of the plane crash on Lost. Thought you might get a kick out of it. Hope you're having a great day..."

Kudos to the guy who took the time to put these clips together, but let's remember not to spend too much time behind a computer screen. There's a whole world out there waiting to be explored.




Video courtesy of YouTube
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Conversation Topic: The Sopranos Ending Explained

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We're going to go a bit off topic this afternoon.

Just got an email which seems to put an interesting spin on the ending of the Sopranos. I do not know who came up with this (I don't have this kind of free time on my hands!), but it does seems to make sense.

Could make for an interesting conversation topic on a date...

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Here is a very interesting interpretation of the ending:

HE WAS KILLED.

In fact, the ending was GENIUS if you've paid attention to the show or are just a fan of well developed, well thought-out plots that all tie together (and you have the memory of a champ to remember it all).

The ending was simple, he got killed. But let me tell you why and explain in detail. There were 3 people in the diner that night who had a reason to kill Tony.

First, the two black guys. They were paid before to kill Tony, but he was only shot in the ear. This was in one of the earlier seasons. Also in the earlier seasons, the trucker who was sitting at the bar stool (who the camera kept focusing in on) is Nikki Leotardo, Phil Leotardo's nephew! He was in one of the early-season episodes where Phil and Tony have a sit down.

Now when Tony is walking into the diner, you see the camera focus on him - then it switches to his perspective, and you see him looking at the booth where he is going sit at.

Then the camera switches back to Tony’s face - then once again switches to his perspective, where it shows him looking at the door and the people coming in. Everytime the door opens, the chimes sound.

Carmela walks in, chimes. AJ walks in, chimes. Then Meadow is seen parallel parking, still trying to get inside the restaurant. At this point the camera switches back to the trucker who goes in the bathroom.

Then it switches to a scene where Meadow finally parks and starts running in the diner.

The door is about to open, and Tony looks up.
But no chimes...
No music...
Everything just goes black...

In one of the early episodes of the Sopranos, Tony is talking with Bobby about what it must feel like to die. Bobby says "at the end, you probably dont hear anything, everything just goes black".

Part of this was revisited at the very end of the second to last episode, when Tony is about to go to sleep and he flashes
back to the memory of him and Bobby on the boat.

"You probably don’t hear anything. Everything just goes black".

So in the end, the Journey song was playing, the chimes on the door sounded but when Meadow came in, the guy in the trucker hat came out and killed Tony...

This is the reason you don’t hear, or see anything when he died. It was from his perspective... and everything went BLACK.

Then the credits rolled.
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Field Report - Don't Kiss Up To Women

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I was riding the subway last night when this hottie got on at Times Square. By this point, the train was getting crowded and people (both men and women) were standing everywhere. Almost immediately, some guy gets up and offers her his seat. The woman (who happened to be with her boyfriend) gives him one of those perplexed, 'why are you offering me your seat?' looks, and politely refuses.

Just then, this other guy comes over and takes the seat! It was a beautiful thing.

Remember that the next time you get the urge to buy an attractive woman a drink or do something else that is innappropriate under the circumstances. This is NOT a random act of kindness, and it WILL make you look like a jackass.

Don't be a CHUMP.

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Dating: How to Keep a Conversation Going

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Hey guys what do I do if conversations start getting old and tired?

Pablo

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Well Pablo, that would depend on your present status. Are you referring to a first date, the early stages of a relationship or have you been married ten years? I am also going to assume that you are still interested in the woman.

First Date:

Unless the woman has the personality of a MOP (which you can usually screen for ahead of time), you guys should have PLENTY to talk about. All this takes is a little preparation on your part beforehand. Here is a rough checklist of some things to do before a first date to make sure you have stuff to talk about:

1. For reasons I will never understand, women LOVE celebrity gossip. Before going out, check out US Weekly or go on one of the celebrity blog sites such as perezhilton.com, tmz.com or wwtdd.com. Don't go TOO crazy, but get a general idea as to recent celebrity break-ups, pregnancies and arrests. Not much different than high school!

2. Check out your local newspaper. Have a basic idea about what is going on in your area.

3. Drama with friends or at work/school (other than your own!) - Think of 2-3 stories about stuff going on with your friends or people you work with/go to school with. Get her take on their situations. This is good because they actually become ‘characters' in your story (and there is a chance she could get to meet them someday). Just make sure that if you are going to use a friend as an example, don't make the story TOO crazy or it could hurt you for being friends with them.

4. Crazy guy on the subway/bus/road - "You're not going to believe what happened to me on the subway, bus, etc." Everyone has one or two good commuting stories about some weirdo. Use it. Make it seem like it was that day, but it really doesn't have to be. It can be our little secret ;)

First 60 Days:

At this point, you guys are still feeling each other out (pun intended). If you are running out of stuff to say, you have probably fallen into a monotonous routine, which is not good. At this point, you guys should have a vested interest in each others' lives, as well as your own thing going on together. This should lead to PLENTY of stuff to talk about.

If you want to try and salvage this situation, you are gonna have to start mixing things up a bit. One of my favorite things to do here is take a girl out of her element. If she is into nice restaurants and loungey type places, take her to the circus or a monster truck rally! If she is into Irish pubs and pool halls (god bless you!), tell her to put on a nice dress and take her someplace fancy. That should do the trick. If it doesn't, then it is possible that you guys may not be compatible with one another.

Ten Years of Marriage:

I have never been hitched (now Stephen, on the other hand...), but I would imagine that there comes a point in many marriages where things like bills, the kids and cleaning bathrooms can supersede the hot romance you guys once had. And while your daily routine is a fact of life, it does NOT have to effect the connection you have with your spouse. After all, there are PLENTY of married couples that still chase each other around the house after 20-30 years of marriage.

Here's how you do it. At least once a month, take your wife out on a ‘date'. Get a babysitter or drop the kids off at your parents. Go somewhere nice - dinner, a show, the zoo, etc. Get creative. This is your time alone together.

But the one thing you MUST do is have no conversation about ANYTHING involving your everyday daily lives (bills, doctor appointments, that bizatch from work, etc.). Have fun, and enjoy each other's company.

Also, try and take your spouse on at least one or two vacations a year (WITHOUT the kids). Lock them in a closet if you have to! And for you Rhodes Scholars out there, that last sentence was a joke.

Alexander Stone & Stephen David
Copyright 2007 - Online Dating Edge / Approach Dynamics

Romantic Date Places - San Diego

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Yes, I am a born and bred New Yorker. But I do get to travel from time to time, and one of my favorite spots is DEFINITELY San Diego. The beaches, the weather, the kick-ass downtown area and of course, the women. How can you go wrong? Here are some of my favorite date spots when I’m in town...

The Cave Store:

I have to be honest. I'm not sure I want to be writing about this place - as part of its charm is the fact that no one seems to know about it. But it is an AWESOME place to take a date. The Cave Store is located in La Jolla, right off of Prospect Place. From the outside it looks like a regular shop, and they sell some artifacts and San Diego souvenirs. But the real treasure of this place is located at the bottom of the long staircase in the back of the store. Give the girl at the counter four bucks, and she will let you see for yourself.

At the bottom you will find Sunny Jim Cave, which got its name because its opening bears a striking resemblance to W.W. Denslow's cartoon character Sunny Jim who was a mascot for the British Force Wheat cereal products of the 1920's (btw... photo above taken by yours truly). Make sure you bring your camera, and shut off the flash! For a confused look, tell them the guys from Approach Dynamics sent you (then you can BUST on her for not knowing who we are ;)

Afterwards, take your date for a walk down Prospect Place, along the water. There are some staircases which will take you right down to the beach. From there you are on your own...

Balboa Park:

What can I say? I am a sucker for southwestern architecture. And there is no better place to see it in town than Balboa Park. The grounds are absolutely immaculate, and there are old and hidden treasures everywhere you look. Grab yourself a picnic basket and have a nice relaxing meal with your date. Then go for a walk and check out one of the fifteen museums at the park.

Our favorite is the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Stephen and I had the honor of attending a private function there earlier this year (picking up a cute blonde waitress in the process!), and had a great time checking out the myriad of hands-on exhibits. If you go, be sure to also check out one of the feature films at the IMAX theatre.

Around town:

As for nightlife, our favorite spot is Aubergine on 4th Avenue. If you are not already with someone, it is an awesome place to try out some approaches.

And if you get the urge for some good BBQ, be sure to check out Kansas City Barbeque, located on West Market Street, not far from Seaport Village. This also happens to be the bar where Top Gun was filmed. Notwithstanding the touristy aspect of the place, (including the infamous jukebox and piano), the food happens to be REALLY good (and reasonably priced).

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The Rules of Text Messaging

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I LOVE text messaging. In fact, I had to upgrade my plan last month after exceeding my 1000 message limit. But I digress...

I see text messages as a hybrid between an email and an IM. Texts have the same effect as an IM in that it is an ‘instant’ message, but the rules of email apply in that you are not expected to reply right away. Hence, you get an opportunity to THINK before you write back.

Text messages (a.k.a. SMS messages) are also great if you don’t have time to chat on the phone or if you are in a place that is not conducive for a conversation (a noisy bar or club, the subway or a library come to mind).

While texts can also be used for administrative matters (‘I’ll be there at 8', 'Wanna grab lunch?’ or 'I’m on my way’), they are REALLY good for teasing and flirting with women. Of course, how far you want to push the envelope will depend on the person.

Openers:

Again, it is always best to come up with your own material. But here are a few that I have used in the past with good success. Of course, you will want to make sure you use these at the right times:

"What sort of mischief are you getting yourself into?"

"What are you wearing?" And then follow up with, "What else?" Use your imagination from there...

"Favorite Muppet... and WHY?"

"Hey Dork" or "Hey Punk"

"Wanna wrestle?"

"Guess what..." [and then don’t respond when she replies with, "what?"]!!

Also, feel free to send the same text opener to multiple people at the same time! Always good fun.

Rules of Text Messaging:

Here are some of the basics regarding text messaging:

1. The rules of grammar still apply. Make sure your spelling, punctuation and capitalizations are in order.

2. As a guy, make sure the interaction ends with her sending the final text. Leave her in suspense.

3. Keep the interaction short. A text conversation should not be more than a few back and forths. If it is going to be any longer, pick up the phone and call her. Texts are NOT a substitute for normal conversation.

4. Don’t overdo it, but use emoticons (such as smileys :), winks ;) and your tongue out :p) if you are teasing her about something. As with instant messages (which I am NOT a big fan of), you don’t want things getting misinterpreted - ESPECIALLY if this is someone you recently met.

5. As is the case with 3am drunk calls, THINK TWICE before sending something to a woman while severely intoxicated.

Finally, a word about picture messaging. I like to use my cell phone camera to take pictures of goofy shit I see in my everyday travels. These usually get a good laugh when you forward them to women. For example, here’s one I took in San Diego a few weeks ago...



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