Do Pickup Lines Actually Work?

I always figured that yes they do... if there is already something there, when they only serve to open conversation. Of course the wrong line might blow the entire thing.
 
You know, I don't mind admitting it, but if I were to be on the market again, the lady would have to be the one with a pickup line. I'd be completely inept, and nervous.
 

I think pickup lines are for guys who aren't in touch with their feelings.
If she needs some clever rehearsed pickup line for her to spend a little time with you, she may not be the type who's worth it in the end.
If you're attracted to her, just say so. If you'd like to get to know her better, let her know.
If all you have is a pickup line, you're screwed, and not the type you're wishing for.
When the tide goes out, you quickly find out who's been swimming with no trunks.
 
I think guys sometimes need a line to talk for them. Something they wouldn't say themselves.

They don't have to be obnoxious though. What about a guy sating something like "I think that table over there has our names on it. Mine's X, so just to be sure... what's yours?" Assuming she's sitting at the bar and has been eying him.
 
dilettante said:
I think guys sometimes need a line to talk for them. Something they wouldn't say themselves.

They don't have to be obnoxious though. What about a guy sating something like "I think that table over there has our names on it. Mine's X, so just to be sure... what's yours?" Assuming she's sitting at the bar and has been eying him.
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I dunno. To me, that's way too much of an obvious pickup line. It also assumes I'm too stupid to notice, which is offensive as well. And now that you've put me off, what are you going to say to recover?

You don't need a pickup line. A little honesty and fortitude goes a long way.
 
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I don't want or need a pickup line. A straight-forward hello and introduction is fine, and, as far as I'm concerned, it's the best way to go. That's not to say that I haven't occasionally responded to a guy who said something witty or cute as a segue to meeting me. At times, I can appreciate a novel approach.

Way back when I was in my twenties, I was out with my girlfriend sitting at the bar, and a really cute guy came up to me and said, “I like your suspenders.” Then he asked me if I was waiting for someone, and I said no. He asked if I minded if he sat down. I didn't mind. He introduced himself, and, cut to the chase, we dated for a while until I figured out that, unfortunately, he was just too straight for me.

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Guys who were obviously phony, weird, cocky, or too aggressive in their approach quickly got an unhesitating response of, “Get lost!” Yeah, I can be like that if someone really hits me wrong. I could tell you some wild stories about how some guys tried to pick me up.
 
I was eating breakfast at a small local cafe, before heading into work at my Toronto Ambulance station. I had been eating there a couple of times each week at around 6 am. The woman who served me was the wife of the owner. One morning I ordered my usual western omlette, toast and coffee. She brought my order, and instead of the usual small container of cream, she brought me a shot of whisky on the side, and winked at me. I was a bit surprised, but smiled anyway.

The next morning, she dropped a small note with my food order with a phone number on it. We met later, and she told me how bad her husband treated her. I backed out as gracefully as I could. At that time I was not married, but I also didn't need an angry Greek husband chasing me. I switched breakfast places. JimB.
 
dilettante said:
What about a guy sating something like "I think that table over there has our names on it. Mine's X, so just to be sure... what's yours?"
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Oh my. Please don't use that one. :giggle: And don't use "I must be in heaven because I see an angel." 😇 Or "Are you sunburned, or are you that hot all the time?" ☀️ Or... well you get the picture. Pick up lines (in my personal opinion) are way too 1980s and are kind of pathetic... just go up to someone and introduce yourself... start talking.
 
Pick-up lines are corny etc but i would much rather have someone try it ..... makes it clear ... then i say no thanks...

So many give mixed signals a pick up line is clear............ to the subtle lets be friends signs....... one may assume if you were nice back ... you feel it too.
Then it all goes badly when they find out the person had Zero clue that someone was trying .....to become more then friends.

had this happen more times than i can count because i was clueless they were trying to come on to me.
 
I keep thinking of one of those old time arcade games. You silently waddle across their field of vision like a member in a line of tin ducks waiting to get shot down. :ROFLMAO:
 
Sure. Or, since you mentioned the lady was eyeing you, you could approach her, ask her name and buy her a drink. Just sit down and talk to her.
 
If I'm interested, I like to make her smile and will say something clever or witty, even silly or "stupid" to break the ice.
If she doesn't smile and perhaps have a smiling comeback (bonus) ... she isn't my type.
Too stuffy or stuckup perhaps. Not a free spirit or maybe just not in the mood ... and that's okay of course.
Whether as a pickup or more commonly just an opening to conversation ... if she isn't fun, I'm outta hea.
Life is too serious not to smile every chance we get. And sometimes, the best friendships start with a smile ... or a good chuckle.
 
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jimintoronto said:
I was eating breakfast at a small local cafe, before heading into work at my Toronto Ambulance station. I had been eating there a couple of times each week at around 6 am. The woman who served me was the wife of the owner. One morning I ordered my usual western omlette, toast and coffee. She brought my order, and instead of the usual small container of cream, she brought me a shot of whisky on the side, and winked at me. I was a bit surprised, but smiled anyway.

The next morning, she dropped a small note with my food order with a phone number on it. We met later, and she told me how bad her husband treated her. I backed out as gracefully as I could. At that time I was not married, but I also didn't need an angry Greek husband chasing me. I switched breakfast places. JimB.
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