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Step 1
Look at the person. Is he leering? Whatever he says will be a bad pickup line.
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Step 2
Watch out for anyone starting a conversation with sexual undertones. "Hey baby, if I were a couch would you sit on me?" is a bad approach.
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Step 3
Be aware, too, of overstatement. Some people like it, some don't: "Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I walk by again?" "Levi's should pay you a royalty."
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Step 4
Don't pay any attention to someone who asks what your sign is. This person doesn't get it yet.
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Step 5
Keep your sense of humor. When someone asks, "Do you know how to use a whip?" he is aware that not everyone has the same outlook on life as he does. He is trying to find someone fun and interesting.
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Step 6
Never stoop to "Beavis & Butthead" level: You are sophisticated. If you hear, "You need a man in your life, baby, and like, I need a woman. Let's like, get into each other's life or whatever," bolt for the nearest exit.









Comments
dannthamann said
on 8/17/2009 This article seems geared towards women but it's beneficial for guys also.
Anonymous said
on 1/26/2006 Pickup lines never work. How about walking up to the person and saying "Hi, my name is ______." Then take it from there.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 If it sounds too rehearsed, generic, or even slightly like a line from a movie, it is an instant turnoff. It's probably the same line he's delivered to 100 girls before me.