How to approach strangers in a bar

Look if you want to have a thread devoted to not talking about the thread title make your own thread for it.

 

Fine. The answer is: Don't approach stranger in bars. At least not in a creepy way. Make it seem natural. Ask somewhat about what kind of drink they're having. If someone's watching a game, ask what's happening in the game. Talk to both men and women. Just meet people.

 

What's your favorite line, Skippy2?

 

First rule of "How to approach strangers in a bar": don't talk about "How to approach strangers in a bar."

 

Skippy, it's important to start slow and practice.

Try approaching strangers in a van offering who are offering candy first.

 

That would be unwise.

 

I knew of my wife, but I didn't really know her until I approached her in a bar. We had some mutual friends. She was at a table with her friends. I stopped by under the guise of saying "hello" to her friend. I turned my attention to her.

"What kind of drink is that?"

"Midori sour."

"What's in it?"

"Midori."

Somehow, I eventually overcame that awkward approach.

The best way to strike out is to treat every person you meet like a do-or-die dating situation. Like you have to close the deal then and there or not at all. Just meet a lot of people. You're bound to have some you have something in common with.

 

Strangers in a bar, exchanging glances
Hoping she will soon remove those pantses

 

OK, that's bullshit. I make a sarcastic crack that some thought was funny, and you call me a fraud.

I've been pretty up front about my situation on here.

 

Have you ever covered a Super Bowl?

 

Approach her drink first. GHB is your best wingman.

 

Is that directed at me?