THE secret of powerful seduction is being a witty rib-tickler, it seems.
Most singletons rate a good sense of humour as one of the most desirable traits in a potential partner, reports a study in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin
A good chat-up line could see you strike up an instant connection with a potential loverShutterstock
Wisecracking is prized in itself but also because it is seen as a sign of creative problem-solving ability.
Rebecca Dakin, a dating and sex coach, advises: “There’s a great deal of truth behind the saying you can laugh someone into bed.
“One of the key ingredients of seduction is laughing together.
“But when cracking romantic jokes to a potential partner, it’s crucial that what you say is cute and not sleazy.
“It becomes an ice-breaker. The delivery of your banter is crucial, too — to ensure you don’t come across as creepy.”
Here, we look at a range of chat-up lines that could raise a smile and your chance of romance — or ruin it.
Dating do’s
HOW much does a polar bear weigh? Enough to break the ice.
I think I saw you on Spotify. You were listed as the hottest single.
Did you fall from heaven? Because you may be entitled to financial compensation.
I’m not usually this tall, but I’m just sitting on my wallet.
Are you a loan? Because you’ve got my interest.
What’s your Instagram handle? Because my parents always taught me to follow my dream.
We may not be socks, but I know we’d make a great pair.
I’d show you my world, but I’m sure you already own a mirror.
Say the wrong thing and you could blow your chances immediatelyShutterstock
Dating don’ts
I’M a computer specialist. If you let me probe your ports, I’ll let you defrag my hard drive.
How do you like your eggs for breakfast? I like mine fertilised.
Do you like magic? Because after we have sex, I will disappear.
I lost my teddy bear. Will you sleep with me instead?
Is that a mirror in your pocket? Because I can see myself in your pants.
You look like trash. Let me take you out.
Your body is made up of 70 per cent water — and I’m thirsty.
Hey there, you’ve got something on your chest — my eyes.
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