That sentence contains at least five follow-up questions she WANTS you to ask. Where in Florida? What brought you here? How long have you been in the area? What do you miss? How does it compare to here?
She handed them to you on a silver platter. And you said, "Oh cool. I come here every week. I love this band. Ummm... pretty crowded tonight."
She smiled politely. Nodded. And never texted you back.
I was that guy for years. Talking too much. Listening too little. Panicking about my next sentence while she was literally feeding me the answers.
Then I found 22 rules that fixed the whole thing. Rule number one: shut up and listen. She'll tell you exactly what to say.
Next Monday you'll feel more confident. After the gym you'll feel more confident. After one more drink you'll feel more confident. After you get a better haircut, a better jacket, a better job.
You've been "getting ready" for two years.
She's standing ten feet away right now. She'll be gone in four minutes. No amount of preparation will manufacture the courage that only comes from moving your feet.
Walk over. Stumble through the first sentence. Let it be clumsy. Let it be imperfect. You will feel more alive in those ten seconds than you have all month.
So there is NOTHING bad about Bubblegum?Originally posted by S0LID
Is it good to eat?
no
What are the affects of it?
fun?
Does it burn Calories?
ye, but not many
Will it make u put on weight?
no
You've replayed it a hundred times. She stood three feet away, scrolling her phone. You had an opening. You composed the perfect line — after she was gone.
For all you know, she's married now. To some guy who said something. Anything.
Openers are cheap. Almost any sentence works when it's delivered within three seconds. The expensive part is the standing there, drafting and deleting, while the window quietly closes.
The "22 Rules" stripped out my hesitation. What to open with, how to keep it alive, and the one habit that costs guys more women than anything else: waiting for perfect.
Originally posted by S0LID
Well it's suguary, which isnt gd for u...
Originally posted by Lifeforce
what is the point off these questions... ? use your common sense, read up on the artificial sweeteners in the gum... don't spam the HF section with worthless questions.
What does bubblegum have to do with diet? Do you swallow your gum every time you chew it or something?Originally posted by ~ªêQµïTª$~
If Bubblegum has to do with diet, it has to do with H&F... and if u dont think it has anything to do with H&F, then ignore it?![]()
Laterz...
You made your case like a lawyer. Stable job. Good guy. Ready for something real. All true. All irrelevant.
She weighed your points, nodded along, felt nothing — then fell hard for some tattooed bartender with a motorcycle and a gambling problem.
Logic is where attraction goes to die. The "22 Rules" work a level deeper, on the subconscious switches that decide within minutes whether you register as a MAN or as part of the furniture.
Stop presenting evidence. Start flipping switches.
*sigh* alright spoonfeed the kid some information.Originally posted by ~ªêQµïTª$~
Is it good to eat?
What are the affects of it?
Does it burn Calories?
Will it make u put on weight?
Anything?
Thanx in advance for the replies
Laterz...
O yeah, the babes cant keep their hands of of me when i chew gum. Try making the sticks of gum stick out in your shirt pocket, this way they'll know your serious about your gum.Originally posted by eggnawgkid
Just a random question:
Are girls turned on/off by guys chewing gum?
I already know it's a dumb question so don't get all pissy on me please.
Three seconds. That's how long it took. Your shoes. Your posture. The way you held your drink. Whether you looked at the floor or looked at her.
She already filed you away. Interesting. Boring. Safe. Bold. Before you even opened your mouth.
Everything you say after that is just her confirming what she already decided.
So stop rehearsing lines. Fix the first three seconds. Stand tall. Look up. Smile like you mean it. Walk like you belong wherever you're standing.
The words come later. The impression comes first.