How to Buy Someone a Drink
Most people contemplating buying someone a drink either think about it until (and beyond) last call, but never get up the nerve. Or they use the shotgun technique--buying a drink for anyone they catch sitting still for two seconds--blasting away in the hopes of getting lucky. The best approach is something in between.
Instructions
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Try to enjoy the process, and accept that there are risks. Homerun leaders are frequently also strikeout leaders.
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Avoid the wolf pack. Don't travel with a group of predators and expect to meet a nice person looking for a quiet time.
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Be yourself. Sounds simple but apparently isn't. Most people are looking for a fun, intelligent, easygoing, levelheaded sort. Women aren't as impressed by flashy clothes, monster trucks, and sports victories as most men think.
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Take your time. Don't rush up to your target, but don't wait around for hours either. If you've just arrived, have a seat and relax for a few minutes. Check to see if the person does, in fact, need a drink, or if he or she already has one. If you get an encouraging look, head over.
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If there's a surefire pickup line in the world, the inventor is keeping it secret. Try "Hello." Look for a wedding ring.
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Introduce yourself. If you don't get a response, you should probably forget it.
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Offer to buy a drink. If the person agrees, you have the basis for a conversation about drink choices.
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If your target is part of a group, be sure to acknowledge the rest of the group and include them in the conversation. If you don't, the group may close ranks and cut you off.
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Tips & Warnings
Meeting a stranger is always a long shot. Consider the billions of people in the world, and then think of the few you actually enjoy being around. From a statistical perspective, you could buy millions of drinks before meeting someone you like. So forget statistics.
Comments
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missniss
May 25, 2009
Oops Sorry... The 5th one down i meant. New to this site, bare with me please. =) -
missniss
May 25, 2009
This is a comment to the 6th one above this one... "I like what u say there. Yes BE Unique, BE Different.I would much like that better than 'JUST BUYING A DRINK'. I would feel like the person is more interested in 'ME' rather than "Getting Me Drunk"...... I like UNIQUE UNIQUE IS GOOD! =) -
Mary Ann Iman
Dec 29, 2007
I was been standing at the bar (the club was packed) a man insisted that I take his seat and then asked if he could buy me a drink, I said, I'm fine, but thank you, and a few minutes later another man came up to me and said Hi, my name is Bill, are you new here?" I said not to the area, but the first time to this club. That's how our conversation started, and to make a long story short, we are married and have been together for 12 years. Both men were very sweet and handsome, so I think that something else happens, something just clicks I guess. The last thing on my mind that night was to meet a future husband. -
AUDIOMIND
Dec 28, 2007
If it were me, I'd ask the lady to buy me a drink. :) -
Keyguy242
Dec 28, 2007
this stresses me out.