why overcomplicate it? Let stuff happen naturally. Thanks for asking @tabox. I'll post my response as a blog here. I had most of these on the list, so it helps that you all agree. And great story, @anamethatwasneverused. I love stories about "meet cute"s (the film word for when two characters first meet). Thank you! I like hearing them too, but I find that to be a good example. He's way more social than I am with people, so I understand how hard it is to talk to someone you like. You don't want to look like an idiot or leave the wrong impression. I know that I've always appreciated humor because laughing makes everything much more relaxed and no one has to feel like they have to come up with the best cheesy pick up line or ice breaker. Ladies mybe it's just me... But as lame as this sounds, just be yourself! don't be someoneelse or put on an act for me to like you then find out later that is nothing like who you really are. if i'm going to like you, i'm going to like you.... Although making me laugh or smile off the bat does help! The biggest thing about talking to a woman is making eye contact andnot letting go of it. Be dominate they will see that as a huge sign of confidence and no matter what you say makes no well not no difference but not as important cause they are focused