{"id":7579,"date":"2015-03-16T08:18:42","date_gmt":"2015-03-16T15:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/about.zoosk.com\/en\/?p=7579"},"modified":"2021-05-31T23:56:49","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T06:56:49","slug":"3-alternatives-to-cheesy-pick-up-lines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/dating-advice\/dating-advice-men\/3-alternatives-to-cheesy-pick-up-lines\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Alternatives to Cheesy Pick-Up Lines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Although there\u2019s no scientific proof, we all know that pick-up lines are usually a&nbsp;disaster. Unless you\u2019re the type of person who can use a pick-up line in a way that it\u2019s completely a joke, as in you know it\u2019s just awful and you\u2019re making fun of it for being so awful, pick-up lines should be avoided at all costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are better ways to talk to women:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Introduce yourself.<\/strong> It might seem boring, but introducing yourself is a great way to start a conversation. If you can follow up your name with a question, you&#8217;ll move into&nbsp;conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Make small talk.<\/strong> Yes, no one likes small talk, but it can be used to your advantage in these situations. When you mention the weather, ask the time, or say something along the lines of, \u201cSo, how about those Red Sox,\u201d it\u2019s basically code. What you\u2019re really saying with that small talk is \u201cI don\u2019t have the nerve to introduce myself so I\u2019m going to ask you the time then cross my fingers.\u201d Most people will pick up what you\u2019re putting down, and if they\u2019re interested, too, they\u2019ll give you a break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Ask for advice.<\/strong> Similarly to making small talk, this is a perfect way to initiate conversation. Ask someone what to order at the cafe or where you should go on vacation. People like to feel helpful. They also like to talk about themselves, so&nbsp;asking for an opinion helps that people talk about their experiences and expertise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to know how to talk to women? 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