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10 Tips for Approaching Women

December 23rd 2007 17:43
Yahoo! Dating columnist
The Personals section of Yahoo! has this article, meant to help men in their desperate times of need. It's called 10 Tips for Approaching Women, and like most fluff articles, it contains nothing you haven't heard before. That doesn't mean it's not good advice, though. You're doing all these things already, right?


Read the article!

Some highlights:

"2. Smile. This shows her that you are friendly and confident. A genuine smile not only feels good to you, but will put her at ease while creating openness in the interaction -- a requirement for building rapport."

Who is approaching women without smiling? What, are you trying to channel a Clint Eastwood persona, hard as nails and able to walk in the desert for 100s of miles? Smile, you inglorious bastard!

"6. Keep eye contact. Never be the first to break eye contact when you approach. If you do, this sends the message that you are not feeling good about approaching. When you use strong eye contact, she will feel more drawn to you. With practice, you can master this."

Confident, casual eye contact, playful eye contact, these are all good things. I've known guys - computer guys, usually - that take this kind of advice as a boolean state. Smile - ON, eye contact - ON.


The problem is that they're giving the 'I'm so pervertedly obsessed with you' stare, instead of a deep, searching gaze.




My own advice would be: don't approach women when you think it'd be a great idea. I've known women that have been hit on by employees, by employers, at the bar, outside of the bar, in cafes, in libraries, on buses, on the street... and so weite.

Basically, wherever there are women, there are men to hit on them (with the exception of a women's prison, i suppose), and women have learned to steel themselves by ignoring men. Why don't you just give them a break?



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Comment by katyzzz

December 23rd 2007 19:52
Cib, No. 1, truthfully. Hello, I'm single.

Comment by tlcorbin

December 24th 2007 00:28
When much younger, I worked as a bouncer at a club in San Diego called Pacers, a twin stage topless club; after working three shifts there, it had become apparent that life as a female (single or not) was one of enduring the constant bombardment of being hit upon. I was forever rescuing the men and ladies from the folly of their fiercely contested gender based battles and from each other. I can understand the appeal of an evening out, free from the onslaught of constant pursuit and unwanted attention from bachelors with ghost rings. All in all, Cibbuano, you're probably on target.


Comment by Lilla

December 24th 2007 01:28
HAHAHAHA Cibby,

I've known guys - computer guys, usually - that take this kind of advice as a boolean state. Smile - ON, eye contact - ON.

Too much screen time... just look closer and you'll notice, they have forgotten how to blink!

*lol* too funny...

Lilla ...

Comment by The Rusty Can

December 24th 2007 04:32
This is so funny...

The problem is that they're giving the 'I'm so pervertedly obsessed with you' stare, instead of a deep, searching gaze.

...creepy when it happens to you, but hilarious when it happens to someone else. *chuckles*

Comment by Damo

December 24th 2007 10:16
So the guy is supposed to approach the girl.
Is that where I have been going wrong?

Comment by Patricia 7

December 25th 2007 08:42
Or don't "hit on them." Most women can tell when they're being hit on and it is a turn-off...Just be friendly is my advice.

The problem is that they're giving the 'I'm so pervertedly obsessed with you' stare, instead of a deep, searching gaze.

Hahahaa...those are the one's who haven't...oh I better not continue....


Patricia

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