After reading a couple of threads dealing with how many lovers we've all had, I'm curious. How is it that we have major pimp daddies and pimpettes and also 40 yr old virgins? So, my question goes out to the playas, maneaters and wannabes;

How do you do it? How do you put the moves on, the mack on? What's your deal?

At my last two gigs, I met a girl in each one who must be seasoned playas. I didn't know it then but I'm sure they are. Their moves were similar. At the office they would reach over my desk for example, and instead of saying excuse me or anything, they'd just reach over me allowing full body contact.

This was a series of moves which were on a regular basis, in addition to the regular chit chat which consisted of sexual jokes and innuendos. Innocent invitations to join the crew for a drink after work like, "you wanna come with us" or "You wanna tag along?" It was indirect but they put it out there for you to ponder and I guess, it set the mood. And it worked. But then again, I'm easy.

So, Guys and Gals, what's your technique? Or, what was their technique used on you?

Keyboard Jockey,

Armchair Playa

Swift ninja technique using chloroform and a hanky. Works 100%

Homer Simpson: "CHLOROFORM? I thought you said Colorforms!"

A. Make eye contact, smile and wave, say hi. Start talking, but not too much. Score.

B. If I can tell the conversation is going nowhere, 8/10 times this means she has a cat. I inevitably bring up my cat and she will brighten up and start grabbing me and wants to talk about her cat. Score.

C. If the conversation is really going nowhere and I'm just plain trying too hard, I'll end up talking too much and I'll eventually either 1. say something stupid, cornering myself in a monologue. 2. end up accidentally spitting on her as I talk. 3. blow out a booger as I laugh at my own joke. Not score -- leave -- drag my pride out while it's still confused.

So in essence, be friendly, have something to talk about, be cool (don't drool). Know what you're going to say next, learn to steer and segue conversations to topics you're at ease talking about. Don't talk about work.

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Practice tolerance, for there may come a day when your beliefs will no longer be tolerated.

I just tease girls a bit, then leave. I'm not aggressive. I agree with the other poster, don't talk and blabber, and spit all over the place.

Some of my techniques might not work for those who were born and raised here. One of the techniques I use is the same technique that non-asian guys use on Asian chicks in Asia. Those non-asian guys travelling in Asia usually tell asian girls that they would like to learn local languages and they can teach them English for return. I am a FOB so my English is definitely not as good as Asian Americans'. However, I turn my weakness to my strenghth. I ask the girls I am interested in if they could teach me English. It works for me very well. However, it doesn't work for everyone. At least, in my impression it only works for me among my friends. I think it takes more than just asking the girl to teach you English. You have to have more factors to make it work. Being an asian guy in America, not like white guys in Asia, I have a lot of barriers to overcome and stereotypes to break. So I have to have something to attract the girl to teach English. As for how I make it work, I think it is a long story. To make it short, I develop my own charm. Oh, they usually get turned on when they find that I am a scientist and also a hip-hop dancer.

I got this one. Even tho' I'm ABC, I've utilized this same technique with whatever girl I meet who has an accent. Actually the thicker the better because I explain to them that the best way to pick up the language is to use it. And that I'd be glad to help them out.

The "Please Teach Me English" technique?

That's always a tried and true standby especially for immigrants to the USA.

Do you all ask them for uh ... private tutoring sessions at your apartment also?

The thing about pickup moves is to taylor them for the specific person in question. That's why it's always good to study the person, their quirks, their personality, etc. before making any significant move.

I snap my fingers and the girls come running to me. Works everytime.