I’m a self-confessed dating pro and get all my dates WITHOUT apps – guys need to listen to my advice

IN today’s world, dating someone new usually stems from meeting them on one of the apps.

With all the online communication, it can feel daunting to go up to a stranger in person and ask them to go out with you.

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A dating pro said he knows how to pick up dates in person[/caption]

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He said you don’t need the apps to get someone’s number[/caption]

But one man on Reddit said he has a few tips for securing dates with women in real life.

WHERE TO MEET GIRLS

He began by sharing a list of places where one can “meet girls.”

“To find a girl you want to talk to, it can be almost anywhere. Ex: bookstore, grocery store, thrifting stores, restaurants, or on your walk to work.

“I would avoid doing this at gyms, outdoors at night, or when a girl has her earbuds in.”

He said that catching someone off guard is the “worst thing you can do” and can land you in “creep-ville.”  

APPROACHING GIRLS

Next, he explained how to properly approach these women once you’ve spotted them.

“NEVER ever approach from behind unless she dropped something.

“It’s best if you guys are next to each other in an aisle at the store, but when outside, the rules are more liberal.

“In short, feel it out, and if you think you’re being creepy, you probably are, so find something that works for you.”

HOW TO TALK TO THEM

To stay out of “creep-ville,” the relationship expert relayed tips for how to chat up these potential-dates, in his section “How To Talk To Them.”

“Once you’ve approached them, that is half the battle. Make sure to maintain a smile and good eye contact, but not TOO much or they’ll think something is wrong lol.

“Make sure to say something that maintains context to something that focuses on the environment.

“Make a clever/quick statement about what school they go to, their shoes, what they have in their cart, the weather, if they like that book, really anything.”

He said to simply “proceed with caution” and try to be as smooth as possible.

“Make sure you receive some sort of consent before approaching and talking. Try smiling with eye contact and if she smiles back, you’re golden.”

GETTING THE NUMBER

Once you’ve made it past the chatting phase, the man said it’s time to “get the number.”

“Well, you’ve made it this far. You are 3/4ths of the way there and it’s time to end the convo and return to your daily lives, but of course not without getting her number first.

“If she was receptive to your conversation, laughing at your jokes and smiling, and not visibly uncomfortable, congratulations you’ve made it!”

He recommends politely asking for her phone number or handing her your business card and asking her to add you on Instagram.

“If she doesn’t add you, well at least you know.

“If she does, proceed to text her a bit afterward. Don’t do that ‘wait 3 days’ s***. That’s horrible advice.”

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