Ask any man and he will tell you that honesty is not the best policy when it comes to meeting girls. In fact, guys love to add hype to the mix, thinking it will ultimately win them a date. “Why spoil a good story with the truth?” they say, and the males of our species certainly ring to that truth.

The problem really stems from the fact that men are from Mars and women are from Venus – we literally speak a different language. As men, our sense of humor is very different from that of women. For them, being obscene is good, but dirty and obscene definitely turns them off. You also have to be unique and different when it comes to pickup lines. Some jokes would be downright funny when you’re hanging out with your friends, but the same would be pretty offensive on a lady. Simply put, women get offended because you think you can sleep with her without even knowing her name.

Here are some approaches that I would definitely NOT recommend you try if you want to learn how to successfully pick up girls:

1: The Simpleton Approach:

“Hello my Name Is ________”

This is probably the oldest and most immature line you can find to meet a girl. Yes, it’s simple and straightforward, but if you’re in a bar where everyone knows they’re looking for her partner, she’s definitely not going to set you up with anyone, unless you’re five.

2: The practical approach:

Any pickup or approach line that involves you physically touching it is usually impossible. Unless you know each other or have at least been chatting for a while, physical contact can be misinterpreted and is a social faux pas in any situation, especially when you’re trying to impress! Here’s an example:

“Excuse me, but you have a ringing nose. [What?] (holds up her hand and gently squeezes her nose) PIT!

It might sound like you’re being single, but unfortunately you’ve upset her incredibly. You not only touched her, but you thought that she had something that a clown would show off.

3: The Cavalier Approach

It’s one thing to be confident, but there’s a fine line between confidence and arrogance. For example:

“Hey girl, it’s your lucky day. Of all the girls here, I think you should talk to you.”

Are you a male supermodel? But then you would never be reading this article in the first place. If you read somewhere that being confident is important, forget it. You are being arrogant and you assume that she will see you. Arrogance is a huge turn off for a vast majority, if not all.

4: Superficial flattery.

They say flattery will get you nowhere, and if it shows your shallow side and doesn’t see beyond the obvious, then it won’t get you anywhere, fast! For example:

“You’re not wearing socks. [Yeah…]. I know why… You have sexy ankles.”

Is that what you liked best about her? Pointless flattery will likely insult and scare her. If anything, she’ll leave her thinking you have some weird fetish no one has ever heard of.

5: The obvious approach

Sometimes stating the obvious can be a form of humor, and in fact, this often works well with your friends. The same cannot be said for your online dating prospects. For example:

“So, you’re a girl, huh?”

Maybe she can tell that you’re having a nervous breakdown and you’re speechless, but that’s only if you’re lucky. Trying to be so smart will only make you look stupid and boring.

6: The Funny Man Approach:

Humor is probably the best way to win her over, but if you’re not naturally funny and/or tell inappropriate jokes, this will only make you look silly and will do anything but impress her. For example:

“I shit my pants. Can I get in yours?”

The first statement might be meant to sound like an innocent child, but the fact that you mentioned something infinitely dirty. She will stay away from you. Bathroom jokes are the last thing you should start and then ask if you could get even more intimate.

7: The chauvinistic approach:

There is nothing more disgusting to a girl than a chauvinistic pig of a man. If you are a bit like that and want women to really talk to you, then I suggest you change your ways or learn to hide it. Pick up lines that are sexual or derogatory in nature only help to reinforce your status as an asshole. For example:

“Do you want to see something swollen?”

You just got extremely raunchy and desperate, I just hope she’s not a fan of kickboxing.

Learning how to pick up girls and talk to women really comes down to being yourself and following a few simple rules. Just remember to listen to her, as this will give you the material to keep the conversation flowing AND impress her at the same time.

Keep the tips above in mind and remember to NOT let them in on the way you approach women and pick up girls.