(03-24-2014, 03:38 PM)Luinbariel link Wrote: That train's got places to be and no time for shit

(03-25-2014, 09:33 PM)rumbot link Wrote: for Louuuhn.

Riker sits down

(03-25-2014, 09:33 PM)rumbot link Wrote: for Louuuhn.

Riker sits down

(03-25-2014, 10:02 PM)Luinbariel link Wrote: [quote author=rumbot link=topic=2632.msg277264#msg277264 date=1395801192]
for Louuuhn.

Riker sits down

(03-26-2014, 08:42 PM)rumbot link Wrote: Marvelous, Hek.

We should start a campaign to get the Prowler renamed to the Riker.

(03-26-2014, 10:19 PM)Caffeine link Wrote: [quote author=rumbot link=topic=2632.msg277317#msg277317 date=1395884558]
Marvelous, Hek.

We should start a campaign to get the Prowler renamed to the Riker.

(03-27-2014, 07:28 PM)zaneyard link Wrote: Guys where does one pick up women that are fit? I'm thinking the rock climbing wall because it's pretty difficult to do. I've recently become not invisible and I want to start working on my social skills a bit.

I don't really have any problems talking with women all that much but I avoid approaching most people I don't know because most of the time I don't have anything to talk about with said person. I don't think it's really socially acceptable to walk up to someone and tell them that you think they are attractive, is it? Perhaps only when they also find you attractive? I guess that kind of talk is ok at parties and all but not around campus.
or is the art of it just being able to smoothly transition meaningless talk into meaningful talk? I'll say hello to people I sit near and ask them how they're doing, but everyone seems to be caught up in their own stuff even when the're just waiting for the bus, etc. Perhaps I'm just not doing it often enough to get positive feedback?

(03-27-2014, 07:56 PM)Luinbariel link Wrote: Going up to a woman and telling her right off the bat you think she's attractive is... not something I would suggest. It is instantly off-putting and will instantly put many people on edge, make them close off.

(03-27-2014, 07:56 PM)Luinbariel link Wrote: People in general, not just women, want to know that other people are interested in who they are. Not just how they look. You say you don't like meaningless chit-chat, but to be honest, it's still important. It is what'll open the door to more, what will get someone to open up to you and feel comfortable with you.

(03-27-2014, 08:01 PM)Käse link Wrote: Well, don't go rock climbing just because you want to pick up women, that's a little bit sleazy. If you want to get into climbing then go for it and you'll be sure to meet new people. I personally have good experiences with climbers since they are all really friendly and down to earth.

(03-27-2014, 08:01 PM)Käse link Wrote: Just start up a normal conversation as you would with a new friend. It helps when you show that you're interested in her as a person rather than just aesthetically.

(03-27-2014, 08:01 PM)Käse link Wrote: This is why I suggest joining a sport/athletic activity so that it's easier to establish friendly relations. (I go get beer with my random frisbee teams after every game and that's been a great way to get to know people)

(03-27-2014, 08:39 PM)Surf314 link Wrote: Rock climbing isn't super social unless you find someone that needs a belay buddy. I used to rock climb a lot and I never really met a stranger doing it. I started talking to a girl once cuz she seemed nice but then she started throwing off this "oh god this guy is trying to pick me up" vibe so I stopped. I usually get along with women really well so I try and make women friends and I always hate when that awkwardness takes over so I would try and avoid it. Now that I'm married its easier, not quite up to the level of being gay but still easier to convince women I'm interested in them as a friend not a fuck buddy.