"I just moved here from Florida."

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.

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I really need to become alot more funnier they I already am it is this which will help improve my success with not just women but people in general.

Can anyone recommend a good book or maybe a website to learn how to be ****y and funny ?
 

"You'll Never Feel READY to Walk Over"

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.

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I have "Comedy Writing Secrets," haven't read it yet, but supposedly it's the best.
 

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Well when I buy a book I read it, just sort of makes sense to me.

Comedy writing secrets disects jokes and explains how they work and catogorises them.

I was a bit disconcerted by the example jokes being, well, not funny. It also gives you info on how to make some money with your creativity, but I wouldn't give up the day job.

I'd be interested in better books than this, but that's the only one I've seen.

I think what's a good idea, is just take more notice of your favourite comedies/comedians and try to work out what they are doing to be funny.

For instance, I like BlackAdder and Faulty towers, and guess what, I love sarcasm and irony. I also tend to use it alot.

My favourite comedian at the moment is Jimmy Carr. He's got an excellent video out at the moment and I'm nicking his jokes everyday (just like Jim Davison). Short punchy 2 liners, many excellent C&F material.

Use humour sparingly though, too much and I think you come across somewhat insecure, less is more.
 

“The 22 Rules That Flip the Script With Women… And How You Can Use Them Tonight”

Most guys accidentally kill attraction before they even speak. They assume they need a bigger bank account, a better physique, or smoother lines. They miss the point.

Female desire operates on a specific set of psychological triggers.  Break them, and you're invisible. Follow them, and you become magnetic.

I learned this the hard way. Years of freezing up. Getting friend-zoned. Watching other guys walk away with the girl I wanted. Then I discovered a set of 22 simple rules that rewired my entire approach.

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Peter Kay !! Booked it, packed it, f*cked off ... i have met loads of girls that love his material.
 

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Hey Orphan,

Saw his at the tower gig. But I really like Pheonix Nights. And the John Smith's ads of course.

And you're right the girls 'luv eeeeet'
 

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Alpine is right, watch some comedians and learn from them. My style of humor is pretty much based on watching:

1. Ali G
2. South Park
3. Family Guy
4. Billy Madison
5. Happy Gilmore

Some women don't get the jokes, but to me that's great since I know not to pursue them any longer.
 

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I think the best thing to do is to take a comedy improvisation class.
 

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Comedy Writing Secrets
 

"She Made Her Decision Before You Finished Your Sentence"

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.

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