This is the hardest, and yet the easiest, part of being great with women. All our clients worry about this when really they should be concentrating on their fashion, body language and conversation.
But hey we we’ve got to give people what they want (even if it doesn’t really matter how you start the conversation).
Here are my top 5 tips for approaching that nerve-inducing stunner in a very pretentious West End Bar:
- What you say matters not a jot. It’s how you say it. Be slow and clear (think James Bond), maintain good eye contact and come in a little higher energy than the group. If they are sitting and having a quiet conversation you can be a little more energetic and if they are laughing uproariously then you have to be really high energy. The key is to be a compelling source of entertainment in the opening interaction.
- Play to your strengths. If you are a loud and confident guy then go for the energised groups. If you are quiet and more reserved, then groups that are quieter could be a better option. Be dictated here by your mood- so, if you are normally quiet but you feel high energy in the moment, then go for the high energy girl.
- Dress well. It’s frightening how guys handicap themselves by dressing badly. How can you expect to get the best women if you look rubbish? It’s possible but very unlikely. In terms of style we do have some articles (link) on this but generally have a look which stands out. So I am more city gent whereas Milton, for example is a bit edgier and cooler in the way he dresses. This article from our blog explain his in a little more detail.
- OK OK I know you want to know what to say. Well In our book Get Girls I go through this in detail but I will summarise here: You can use a conversation starter which can be low risk (where can I find a great bar for dancing?) through to more sexual higher risk (do I look gay in this shirt? could you rate my arse out of ten?) Or an authentic opener. An authentic opener will be where you say what is on your mind. For example, you see a girl and think she looks cute tell her; you see a girl and don’t know what to say… go and tell her you wanted to chat her up but didn’t know what to say.
- Know what you are going to say after then opener. Have some topics lined up and ready to go so, if the conversation does falter, you will have some pre-prepared topics to fall back on.
Happy approaching!




