Effective Ways to Start a Conversation with a Girl

Before you head out to meet women, take a moment to catch up on the latest news and celebrity gossip. Memorize a few interesting names and events from yellow newspapers and celebrity magazines published after 2001. Now you'll have something to talk about with the ladies. For example, if there's a rowdy incident nearby, you can say, "Looks like someone had a wild night, just like Paris Hilton at Miss Ukraine 2011." It's a great conversation starter, and she'll likely chuckle and join in.

Sometimes, simplicity works surprisingly well. A straightforward approach like, "Hello, would you like to get to know each other?" can be quite effective. Keep in mind that there are often pick-up artists trying to use fancy NLP techniques around beautiful women. By contrast, your simplicity can make you stand out.

If you're unsure about what to talk about with a girl, ask for her opinion on a non-sports, non-hunting, and non-fishing topic. This approach works especially well when she's not alone. Saying something like, "My friend and I were debating who's the better designer, Yamamoto or Yves Saint Laurent," always sparks an engaging conversation, even if she's a lesbian.

Simply raise your glass and say, "Cheers to you!" It's a pleasant gesture that can give you a reason to strike up a conversation. Plus, it brings people closer together, as sharing a drink often does.

If you've exhausted conversation topics and your cocktails haven't arrived yet, consider playing a simple game, like tic-tac-toe on a napkin. A little tip: if she wins, her desire to continue the conversation will likely increase significantly.

Recall (or invent) some amusing stories that can fit various situations, making sure they don't start with "Well, back when I was in the navy..." Use your imagination and tweak the ending to your advantage. Your story should end positively for you – maybe you saved a woman, won a million dollars, or saved Pandora from Earthlings.

If someone else has tried to approach the same girl before you but failed, wait a while, then say something like, "Well, that guy didn't have much luck, did he?" She'll likely laugh, and you can discuss why your competition failed at his mission.

Want to make things interesting? Challenge her to a friendly debate on something like remembering her name for the entire evening or dancing on the bar naked. The winner gets a reward, determined solely by your level of audacity.