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Pick-up Lines That Have Actually

Worked
By Bridget Phetasy
January 6, 2017

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Recently, a man asked me if there is such a thing as a sure-re pick up line. It got me wondering about all the pick-up lines that have worked for
people, so I decided to put a call out to my vast network about the winners. I received about 50 responses and dozens of emails.

Below are some of the best lines and anecdotes about pick-up lines from both men and women. If you have a great story or line that has worked
consistently, please help a single person out and share it in the comments below. My standard opening Bumble line, for example, is, You look like
you might not kill me.

COLD-CALLING FOR DUMMIES

It takes a lot of gumption to risk rejection and talk to a stranger you nd attractive. I used to hate when my female friends were rude to men who
were just doing their best to talk to us. Manners might be dying, but they arent dead yet. So, resolve to be a guardian of whats left of common
courtesy. Male or female, unless someone is being rude, creepy or is intoxicated, keep in mind someone who has worked up the courage to
engage in an actual conversation deserves a humane interaction. Here some high-rated lines and actions to kick o the interaction.

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1. 'I almost wore that tonight, referring to her blouse or dress. Its simple, its funny and its not too aggressive.
2. "Coee?
3. You look so familiar. Then I list the places I may know her from while including details about myself. For example, 'Did you go to
the University of Michigan? I was pre-med, but I think we did a play together.
4. One time I was at a restaurant and I really liked my waitress. I asked if I could have anything on the menu. When she said yes, I
asked her to stand on the menu. I ended up geeting her number and we went on a date.
5. I met my girlfriend on OkCupid. My rst message was, 'Can you please return the records you borrowed?
6. Youre way out of my league, but I had say to hello before I left.
7. I know a freak when I see one.
8. Hi. Im looking for a date to my sisters wedding.
9. (at a bar) Can I buy you a house?
10. My name is Alex, and I dont belong here.
11. 'That Stanley Kubrick is really a genius, isnt he? (Dont laugh. It worked!)
12. Damn, girl, you look like a strong, independent woman with agency and self respect. How YOU doin? This is my own and its
actually worked really well.
13. I kept crossing paths with her. The second time we were introduced I just said 'Hey. But the third time I said, 'Are you following
me? To which she responded, 'I dont think so. Then I said, 'Oh, I guess I must be following you then. Recounting this, it just now
occurs to me how stalkerish that line sounds!
14. When I share glances with someone, I simply go up to them and say something like 'Hello. Im Josh. Ive enjoyed sharing glances
with you. You seem very nice. Can I get your number and give you a call sometime? It never fails because its a gentlemans
approach.

WHEN LOOKING FOR MARRIAGE MATERIAL

In my research, a couple of things stood out to me. First, I was amazed by how many great pick-up lines ended in marriage. Secondly, its easy to
steal a girl from an asshole. Here are some of the more successful tales.

1. A girl came up to me once and said, 'Youve got a face Id like to sit on. That girl is now my wife.
2. We were at a bar after a St. Patricks Day parade and my (now husband) just said, to me 'Im going home to watch a movie. You
coming?
3. My husband used three solid lines in our rst conversation . I was ordering my shift drink from a bartender and he was standing
next to me. He oered to buy it. I said, 'Its free. He said, 'In that case, get her two. He then asked if I had a boyfriend. I didand a
very shitty one at that. But I hemmed and hawed about it to the point that he said, 'Listen. If I called you, would you answer? I gave
him my number. Later, after he went back to his group of friends, some other guy tried to hit on me. My now-husband walked back
up, after which the guy said, 'Oh, sorry, is this your girlfriend? He replied, 'Im working on it.
4. I was dating a guy from New Zealand and my now-husband asked me out by saying, 'Care to upgrade to an Australian? Sold. Weve
been married for nearly six years.

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5. When I rst met my husband, he said he liked snowboarding better than sex. I took that as a challenge and married him within the
year.

FORTUNE ALWAYS FAVORS THE BOLD

The same rules that apply to Hollywood apply to hitting on someone. Its all about having the right face and being in the right place at the right
time. Sometimes you need to be daring to stand apart from the herd, like these people were.

1. I once told a girl I could totally beat up her boyfriend, in front of him. We went out the next week.
2. I was standing in front of a bar, and as she walked by she said, 'You look like you wanna kiss me. Its a reverse-catcall success
story.
3. I once picked up a girl at a bar in less than ve minutes. Swear. My girlfriend had missed her ight because she was too drunk to
y, so I was in a pissy mood. So, I went up to the cutest girl in the bar and said, 'Im in town for three days and my girlfriend missed
her ight because shes spoiled and takes me for granted. Howd you like to spend the weekend doing high-end everything with
me? She spent the next three days getting spoiled. Were still friends today.
4. I was standing outside a bar when I saw a hot girl. I slapped her ass while she was reaching into her car. I thought she was going to
slap me back. Weve been married nine years now.*

DISCLAIMER: Playboy and I do not advocate the slapping of a strangers ass in the hopes that she will date or marry you. That is the rarity. The
reality is that you will probably end up in handcus. And not the kinky kind. The bad kind.

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Guest161205
7 Jan
Seems more like alcohol was the common factor here. Amateur stuff.
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Guest080155
19 Jan
The first thing I ever said to my wife was "How come you don't call me anymore?" She played right along and we've been married 16 years
and have 5 kids.
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Guest284791 Guest080155
3d
Have you ever wondered whether or not the game really ended?
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Guest026523
13 Jan
Sorry, but a lot of these are stupid, and I bet they didn't work. Just made up stories.
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Dmill696 Influencer Guest026523

25 Jan
I agree with you. Looks like it is so hard to do this kind of pick up lines as girls right now are more aware and wise enough.
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Guest237826 Dmill696
9 Feb
In truth, the actual line is less important that opening a conversation. She's open to you or she's not. The biggest hurdle is not
making a fool of yourself, which is all too easy.
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Guest741478
26 Jan
I'm not much of a player, but I once had success with this one..."You know, you look like you've probably heard a lot of pick-up lines...I have
just one question for you....can you tell me one that worked?"
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Guest603222
9 Feb Edited
An after-work celebration with 5 co-workers, mixed-gender, all in suits & business dress. Steaks at a nice-enough restaurant downtown.

Our very cute / very attentive server, delivers the check and asks the ritual:
"Anything else I can get you?"

"Just your phone number," I replied. The wine was talking, I'm not that glib.
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Guest752240
17 Feb
Oooh yeh, listen to all you big studly men, bunch of pros,, just accidently stumbled upon this article on how to pick up women, yeh for sure.
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Guest552857
30 Jan
If you use lines you are a novice. 90% of communication is non-verbal.
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Guest469698
3 Feb
I was dj'ing in a night club and a cutie caught my eye. Off and on throughout the night we'd make some nice eye contact. After the gig was
over I walked thru the lobby and she was making a call on a pay phone. I said to her....Don't call me now, I'm not home.
So, she liked it, and me, and we carried on for several weeks until I found out she was married.
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georgewillson Leader
7 Jan
These are surely an old stuffs fr me. Teens should not be fooled with these lines and focus on those men that has few words to say,
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Jadine_143 Leader georgewillson

8 Jan
We are now in a new generation in which women are not that easy to get with that kind of pick up lines.
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Jasmin_Smith Leader Jadine_143

9 Jan
Some of these still works but it takes a lot of courage for a guy to do it and a lot of luck for him to impress a girl.
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Tone_Cola Contributor Jasmin_Smith

10 Jan
Pick- up lines can very helpful but it doesn't work all the time. So if you really want to get that woman of your dreams just be yourself
and show to her that you are sincere.
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Guest051808
14 Feb
I like to see an unexpected side of a man. When a guy looks like a nerdy lawyer but breaks into a huge, relaxed smile and says something
funny it interests me. When a guy who looks a bit too casual is very sincere and gentlemanly, I'm curious. Maybe I'm giving a little tmi. Hate
to give u guys too much good pick-up advice. Don't go breaking hearts just cuz u can.
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Guest183739
27 Jan
Not too sure about most of these, but I do like the one where you go up to a girl you've shared a glance or two with, have the courage to
then go over to her, say hi, and then either (a) give her a compliment, (b) ask her if she'd like a drink or (c) come up with something on the
spot relevant to her. For example, maybe she reminds you of someone you know or make a bold guess on her character (be sure though it's
a good trait so that if you're wrong at least she thinks you're trying to be a gentlemen... See more
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Guest672820
19 Feb
a guy said this pick up line to me one time, it was really stupid and simple, but it worked. he said "you look hungry, can i buy you a beer?"
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Guest259154
28 Jan
I told my future wife that I had to "attack her now."
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Guest650516
2 Feb
THIS one actually worked several times. Most of the bars/clubs I frequented would be well decorated - I would (surreptitiously) grab a flower,
a ribbon, a balloon, whatever from a display and present it to a girl. congratulating her on winning the prize for best dress, legs, eyes,
hairstyle - whatever I could discern was a feature she seemed most proud of.
Mind you, like any good line, it is an icebreaker, not a seal-the-deal move. you have to be able to continue with good follow-up
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Guest190417
9 Feb
I always just ask a girl of it's her first time doing what were doing -ex: "first time on an elevator? "
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Guest557834
26 Jan
"Eat that box Ma'am?" with a crooked smart ass smile,,,,,Works every time
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Guest067426 Guest557834
26 Jan
Many are really really SOUR
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Guest893936 Guest557834
19 Feb
Ya, but pretty soon you are going to run out of cousins.
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Guest213544
8h
I had a girl open me once with "I don't have a gag reflex!"..... there was no hello. I failed/chose not to capitalize. She was less than ideal.
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Guest901589
4 Feb
She was standing alone in a busy bar, she was waiting for a friend in the washroom, I approached her and told her quietly that I find it hot
when a girl whispers in my ear and says... "I just pee'd my panties a little bit". She laughed, we made out, now were married.
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Guest731500
3 Feb
Tell her the only thing wrong with her is her lips . When she says what's wrong with my lips .Tell her there not on MINE.:-) (works )
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cheskaadamson Contributor
7 Jan
These lines are famous but sweet if it came from someone you like as well. but if it's from any other guys then it's not going to be effective at
all.
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Liz_Qin Leader cheskaadamson

7 Jan
Not sure if this will really work out but as a woman I'm not really that easy to get with pick up lines.
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SantOrini Leader Liz_Qin

11 Jan
If only this pick up lines will work for sure by now I'm with my long time crush.
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Carol_Cailey Leader SantOrini

12 Jan
Good luck with that. Aside from these pick up lines you should make sure to be yourself while talking to that person and show
her/him that you are sincere.
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Guest182371
3d
don't finish meal and when waitress asked if you want a box for that , say "there is only one box i want to eat out of tonight"
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squintylizard Contributor
13 Jan
I love all these pick up lines! This line, Youve got a face id like to sit on! is epic! But don't be deceived with all these.
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Guest773348
29 Jan
"Hey, are those astroaut pants? 'Cause your butt is outof this world!"
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Guest864110
29 Jan
Ive seen London and Ive seen France Now all I want to do is see your Underpants.
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Guest677526 Guest864110
2 Feb
are you 12
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Guest277251
13 Jan
NONE of these would work,...for men. You see ANYTHING a woman tells a guy works, like the one that said a woman came up to him and
said he had a face she would like to sit on,...COME ON, no guy is going to say, "Well okay, its nice to meet you." unless you are on a old
episode of smallville.
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