Pick-Up Lines: Do they Really Work?

We have probably heard almost every pick-up line invented on earth, from the usual “What's your sign” to the cheesiest of “I must be in heaven because I'm seeing an angel.” Men usually use this as a way to break the ice, but do they really work?

Truth is, it can be helpful, and some of the lines does magic with the ladies. Pick-up lines are best useful among guys who wanted to try the dating circuit for the first time. So what should you do to make it really work? Here are our pick-up line tips that we hope would be helpful.

Pick-up lines work at the start of the date – Pick-up lines are meant to jump-start a conversation with your date or to give her a favorable impression of you. Blurting out a new pick-up line every time you talk to your date is not a good idea.

Make your line sincere – You won't achieve a lot of success in your dates if you speak out your lines as if you're memorizing a math formula. Pick-up lines only work if you say it from inside of you.

Use a line that would make her smile – The best pick-up lines are the ones that would make your date smile at you or laugh with you (not AT you). For starters, you can complement about her beauty and compare it to something exotic or beautiful as well. You could also try creating a joke as you comment about the event both of you are in, like when both of you are in a art exhibit or in a dance night.

Learn from your mistakes – Do not be afraid that the line would not work. If you experienced failure on your first date, at least you learned not to use it again. As you gain more and more positive (as well as negative) replies from your dates, you also gather more and more information on what to do and what not to do in pick-up lines.

Incorporate your line to your personality – Internalize your strong points, such as your positive attitude and beliefs, into your pick-up lines. The result is that the lines are not the only starting point in your dating, but also the personality that you display to her.

Do not rely on your lines too often – Use your lines every once in a while, especially if the the girl you want to pursue is difficult to please. Sometimes, a simple “Hi,” “How are you doing,” and introducing your name with a smile is enough to meet the woman you like.

Try making up your own lines – Like I said before, girls have probably heard a lot of pick-up lines that they might say out loud the continuation of your lines. If you can, create unique pick-up lines that are positive and void of double-entendres (to create a favorable impression).

What Makes Women Turn-off

Aside from knowing what women want, you should also be aware of what steers them off from your direction. Here are some things that would definitely turn them off.

Flirting with other women – Even if you are on the dating phase, flirting—or even looking—at other women signify that you are not interested with your date.

Getting drunk, in front of her – You can be really drunk while with your friends watching football, but getting drunk with her can be a little awkward. Besides, what if you vomit?

Talking about ex-girlfriend or ex-wives – Past is past. Your relationship is all about “now,” not “then.” Avoid comparing your present relationship with your previous ones either.

Calling people while on a date – Remember to put your mobile phone on silent mode and not talk to your colleagues when dating her. Remember that you should focus your full attention to her during the date or whenever you are together.

Eating quickly – This is especially if the both of you are eating at the restaurant together. You are somewhat giving a message to the girl that you are in a hurry to get away from her. Take your time and enjoy it with her.

Complaining about costly dates – Ranting on how expensive the dinner is would definitely become your last date with her. Also, please don't ask her to pay half of the dinner (she would pay part of the dinner if she wants to).

A braggart – Boasting too much about your job, your car, or your educational achievements, would surely bore most women.

Trying too hard to impress her – Complementing too much, dressing up in styles you are uncomfortable with, or lying your way to impress her do not score well.

Talking too much – Men tend to talk more when they are interested towards women, but not allowing the women to contribute to the conversation would be a definite turn-off.

Saying the wrong words – Even if you do not mean it, certain phrases have negative suggestions when asked to women:

• Avoid asking questions that involve around her past love interests, such as “How long has it been since you last dated,” “What kind of guy was he,” or “What happened?”.
• Looking too ahead with woman is also a bad idea, such as “How many kids do you want,” especially on the first date.
• Sarcastic comments towards her would never have her ask for a second date. Do not vent out quotes like “It is dinner, not an interview.”