Thursday, January 17, 2008

 

Love Where You Least Expect It

Not another schmaltzy post about how lucky I am to have a woman as good as [the woman I may or may not be involved with] (though I am), but an article from MSN Dating and Personals:

By Steve Mazzucchi
Suggested pick-up lines by "Blind Orange" Julius

At some point in your single life, the usual skirt-chasing stomping grounds — bars, parties, the gym — start to lose their luster. But don’t worry, these locations represent only a fraction of the places you can encounter amazing women. And really, you should be on the lookout for love everywhere you go. With that in mind, here are 10 unusual spots where you just might run into the girl of your dreams. Be prepared.

  1. At a boring work event
    This scenario’s ripe for the smart fellow who knows how to make light of things. And yet, “don’t open with a complaint—it’s too negative,” cautions Lynn Harris, MSN.com’s Dating & Personals advice columnist and co-creator of www.breakupgirl.net. “Acknowledge the boring-ness in a positive way. Say, ‘Those are some impressive doodles,’ or ‘Are you looking forward to the Tuscan chicken wraps as much as I am?’”

    "You think this is boring? How about we head back to my place and I'll show you three minutes of monotonous bliss..."


  2. On vacation
    When women are away from their normal routine, it’s easier to woo them. “On vacation, women are focused on relaxation, not work and home tasks, so they’ll be more receptive to your advances.”

    "South of France, huh? So, who are you on the run from?"


  3. Playing sports
    “Co-ed adult sports are great, because you automatically have something in common.” Most teams head to happy hour after games, giving you plenty of time to get things going as you converse about the sport.

    "I suck tonight. How about you and me hit the showers?"


  4. Stuck in line
    Lines give you a completely captive audience, especially when you’re somewhere inherently dull, like the DMV or post office. That’s when a joke can instantly lighten the mood. “You could say, ‘Should we take bets on whether we’ll be home by Sunday to watch The Sopranos reruns?’ If she laughs and says, ‘Yeah, totally,’ keep going with it.”

    "Look at this line! This had better be the best porno ever!"


  5. At a community meeting
    Attending gatherings of neighborhood groups and city council meetings about recycling initiatives and proposed bike paths wins you automatic points by making you appear to be a concerned citizen—which, to many women, is pretty sexy.

    "Against allowing a sex-offender into the neighborhood? No, I'm here in support of my uncle..."


  6. In a hotel bar
    “Many upscale hotels have a lounge area where women sip a drink waiting for a friend to arrive, a dinner reservation to be called, or luggage to be found, it’s the perfect place to strike up a conversation with someone you find attractive.”

    "You are so much hotter than all of the other hookers..."


  7. At a political rally or protest
    With so many key issues (think global warming, the upcoming election) coming to a head these days, rallies and protests aren’t uncommon. As with the community meeting, conversation about the issue is a great place to start.

    "Who'd have thought that overthrowing the government would be such hard work?"


  8. At the doctor’s office or a hospital
    Waiting rooms, lobbies and the hospital cafeteria are great places to meet fellow visitors because, really, everyone’s just killing time. What to do? If you’re lucky enough to be a guest on a maternity ward (the only area of the hospital filled with happy people) go to the nursery and look through the window at the babies—and the other women there!

    "This is your fifth kid? Wow, you don't look like you've squeezed out more than two or three!"


  9. At a Laundromat or in the laundry room
    Laundromats fit into that have-to-be-here-anyway category, making them a great spot to start conversations. But how? “Ask her advice, let her be the clothes-washing expert. ‘Is yellow a color or a white?’”.”

    "I'll fold your underwear for you. I'll take it home and drop it off at your place in a couple of days."


  10. On the street
    Females can be a little wary on the pavement, but that doesn’t mean this environment’s hopeless. Keep an eye out for women you see regularly—that means they live in your area and may have noticed you, too. Then, when you find yourself on the same route, you can say something like, ‘I think I know you, but I can’t remember where from, and then you figure out that you both walk to the dry cleaners after work and bump into each other once a week.”

    "I've been watching you, and I know the route you take home from work..."



I know, it's a shame that a guy as charming as myself is off the market...

There was also an article on 10 offbeat places to meet guys but I didin't bother to read it.

BOJ

...I am SO lucky that [someone] even talks to me...

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