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Pick-Up Lines. Definitions. 1. A one-line come on that can sometimes be effective, but usually comes off as cheesy and stupid. 2. A normally bad way to pick up girl.
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Definitions 1. A one-line come on that can sometimes be effective, but usually comes off as cheesy and stupid. 2. A normally bad way to pick up girl. 3. A pick-up line or chat-up line is a conversation opener with the intent of engaging an unfamiliar person for romance, or dating. Overt and sometimes humorous displays of romantic interest, pick-up lines advertise the wit of their speakers to their target listeners. 4. Does NOT help pick up girls…
Why People Use Pick-Up Lines • Ice breaker • First 7 seconds • First impression is a lasting impression
Pick-Up LinesThroughout The Years… Caveman Era Renaissance Pioneers
Hippie Era Today Geek Era
Out of Date? Alex, Creator of Streetdatingrevealed.com, says: “Pick-up lines will never be out of date, since men have nerves. It’s a sure way to kill them and get a laugh out of a beautiful woman. However, they [pick-up lines] must adapt and change with the times. Leave the old ones in the past. It’s time to observe, tease, and walk away.”
Highest Rated Pick-Up Lines • "You may fall from the sky, you may fall from a tree, but the best way to fall... is in love with me.“ • “[Girl] I have a boyfriend. [Guy] I have a pet goldfish. [Girl] What? [Guy] I thought we were talking about things that didn't matter.“ • "Do I know you? Cause you look a lot like my next girlfriend." • "Are you a parking ticket? Because you've got FINE written all over you.“ • “If you were a triangle, you’d be acute one.”
Lowest Rated Pick-Up Lines • “If you were a hamburger at McDonalds… you’d be McGorgeous!” • “Baby did you just fart? Cuz you blew me away.” • “You’re ugly, but you intrigue me.” • “What’s your sign?” • “If a fat man puts you in a giant bag tonight… don’t worry I told Santa I want you for Christmas.” • “I memorized all 21 one letters of the alphabet today… oh right I keep forgetting U, R, A, Q, T!”
Statistics • 1 out of 10 pick-up lines is successful. • Only about 15% of men and 6% of women know how to use a pick-up line correctly. • 50% of women find pick-up lines corny.
Out of 100 Men • 65 had been hit on • 98 used one • 48 believed they were corny • 15 thought lack of creativity Women • 89 had been hit on • 45 used one • 53 believed they are sleazy • 36 believed lack of creativity
How to Successfully Use a Pick-Up Line • Approach • Memorize something • Practice • Playfully tease • Close