There are lots of threads here about “cold approaches”. But not too much on defining what a “cold approach” is. I think its important to know the difference so we can agree what we are talking about.
From my own experience I have tried to classify it below.
Degrees of cold approaches:
1)Sub-zero: Chance of digits on any one individual = very low. But since this approach is the “shotgun” type, chance of digits en mass = good. This is an approach with no ec, no commonality, no smile, not a hint of interest from the girl. But if you've read anything on this site you know damn well that doesn't mean there is no interest. An example is stopping a girl on the street, or even interrupting something she is doing. Few seem to reference the Bible anymore but some of jwhite's “are you single” approaches fall into this category.
2)Zero: Chance of digits = low. Still in the zone of absolutely no interest from the girl, but there is some situational commonality such as being in a library or bookstore, standing in the checkout line. This is where the good PUA's utilize some advanced screening techniques and increase the likelihood of obtaining digits.
3)Freezing: Chance of digits = average. As with the others above this is someone you have never seen before, a total stranger, but now, the first glimmers of interest are present, such as fleeting ec, or repeat looks from her. Your at the library, bookstore or grocery store and you “catch” her looking, just for a moment.
4)Cool: Chance of digits = above average. Can be a stranger or someone you have seen before but not approached, yet; such as in the gym, class, or club. You have a common interest, common experiences, and may see each other in the future. If you notice interest from her in this situation you must act immediately on it or you will be quickly “de-classified” to ljbf zone.
5)Warm: Chance of digits = good. Can be a stranger or someone you've “cultivated”. IOI's are present = you have been given the “green light”. If you don't pull the trigger immediately you have lost your chance, your her new girlfriend.
Most seem to think of numbers 1 and 2 below as true cold approaches: These would be sarging or hunting expeditions where the only measure is whether you get digits and more. Many PUA's see 1 and 2 as nothing more than fishing, casting a big net and keeping the interested ones.
3, 4, and 5 are what I consider “natural” zones of approach. You happen to be in the grocery store and notice some interest from her, she's getting apples, you get apples. Very simple, natural. Take an aerobics class or dance lessons. If you notice any interest, same thing.
I like 3, 4, and 5 because I think it is a mistake to classify “approaching a girl” as something outside yourself, something that is not natural. Incorporate “approaching” into your natural everyday personality. You will quickly see that approaches are available all the time. You would feel no more need to write an “approach journal” than to write a “every word I said to every person today” journal.
From my own experience I have tried to classify it below.
Degrees of cold approaches:
1)Sub-zero: Chance of digits on any one individual = very low. But since this approach is the “shotgun” type, chance of digits en mass = good. This is an approach with no ec, no commonality, no smile, not a hint of interest from the girl. But if you've read anything on this site you know damn well that doesn't mean there is no interest. An example is stopping a girl on the street, or even interrupting something she is doing. Few seem to reference the Bible anymore but some of jwhite's “are you single” approaches fall into this category.
2)Zero: Chance of digits = low. Still in the zone of absolutely no interest from the girl, but there is some situational commonality such as being in a library or bookstore, standing in the checkout line. This is where the good PUA's utilize some advanced screening techniques and increase the likelihood of obtaining digits.
3)Freezing: Chance of digits = average. As with the others above this is someone you have never seen before, a total stranger, but now, the first glimmers of interest are present, such as fleeting ec, or repeat looks from her. Your at the library, bookstore or grocery store and you “catch” her looking, just for a moment.
4)Cool: Chance of digits = above average. Can be a stranger or someone you have seen before but not approached, yet; such as in the gym, class, or club. You have a common interest, common experiences, and may see each other in the future. If you notice interest from her in this situation you must act immediately on it or you will be quickly “de-classified” to ljbf zone.
5)Warm: Chance of digits = good. Can be a stranger or someone you've “cultivated”. IOI's are present = you have been given the “green light”. If you don't pull the trigger immediately you have lost your chance, your her new girlfriend.
Most seem to think of numbers 1 and 2 below as true cold approaches: These would be sarging or hunting expeditions where the only measure is whether you get digits and more. Many PUA's see 1 and 2 as nothing more than fishing, casting a big net and keeping the interested ones.
3, 4, and 5 are what I consider “natural” zones of approach. You happen to be in the grocery store and notice some interest from her, she's getting apples, you get apples. Very simple, natural. Take an aerobics class or dance lessons. If you notice any interest, same thing.
I like 3, 4, and 5 because I think it is a mistake to classify “approaching a girl” as something outside yourself, something that is not natural. Incorporate “approaching” into your natural everyday personality. You will quickly see that approaches are available all the time. You would feel no more need to write an “approach journal” than to write a “every word I said to every person today” journal.