Thursday, 12 March 2009

Catch her eye


Here's a list of the more rare characteristics that won't just turn their heads - they'll also get your butts moving across the room to say hello.

GET SOME AIR
The strategy
Establish a thoughtful loner vibe and facilitate conversation.

How to pull it off
Stepping out for a cell call or smoke is a turn-off. Going out for some air is romantic. Make like Bogart, sans cigarette, and lean against the wall, hands in your pockets, gazing into the middle distance. Women will notice you as an individual before you rejoin the faceless mob.

What she'll think
We're out here; everyone else is in there. Maybe it was meant to be.

What she'll say: "Hey there."


GIVE SOMEONE A HAND
The strategy
Loud, crowded places foster an "every man for himself" attitude. To rise above it, go out of your way to be helpful.

How to pull it off
Help a girl who's trying to reach over people to get her drink from the bartender.

What she'll think
He's so thoughtful... could such a great guy still be single?

What she'll say: "So chivalry isn't dead."


GO DEEP
The strategy
Look thoughtful by focusing on something unobtrusive.

How to pull it off
Wander away from the crowd, take in the scene, then find a painting, book, whatever - just not the jukebox - and pore over the details. You're oblivious to the commotion.

What she'll think
You're sensitive and smart and, if you furrow your brow, intense. Women love intense. It's very mysterious, very sexy, very Benicio del Toro. She'll want to plumb the depths of your brooding mind.

What she'll say: "What do you find so fascinating?" (Have an answer ready.)