Tinder has changed the dating scene forever. Once upon a time we'd all have to go out to sweaty clubs and shout at girls to get a date, and now it's as easy as swiping right and sending a couple of emojis. The art has been lost, but it's still just as important as ever. Girls still go to bars, and when you're out on the town, there's still plenty of opportunities. You just need to know what to do - which is where this ultimate guide comes in...
Choose The Right Bar
First things first: the location. Hollywood will tell you that you can pick up any lonely woman in any scummy dive bar, so long as you turn up around closing time. But that's not true at all. You need to pick a place that attracts women who are open to having fun, but also not too loud. Keep an eye on what's new in the neighborhood, because the curious and fun girls will always flock to the next hip thing.
Dress Smart
The other first is also vitally important - first impressions, that is. And there's no greater impact on your first impression than what you're wearing. It says a lot about you as a person, so you don't want to look desperate or nerdy. There's also such a thing as dressing up too much, although James Bond would disagree.
Don't Live With Your Parents... Seriously
Not only is it a supreme libido-killer to take a girl back to your parent's house, but the question is bound to come up in conversation one way or another, even if you don't wind up sleeping with her that night. If you're old enough to drink, you're old enough to move out and not embarrass yourself.
Have A Strategy
When we say "have a strategy", we don't necessarily mean what you're going to say to her or when you're going to caress her leg or whatever. No, that should mostly be played by ear. We mean what will happen as the night draws to a close. Do you have a car to drive you both home? A bottle of wine waiting in the fridge? Have you taken down your One Direction posters and hidden them under the bed?
Check Your Vibes
Once upon a time, approaching a girl in the bar would be considered fairly normal, if a little annoying. Now, many girls see it as downright creepy. That's not to say it's wrong - it's just openly approaching anyone these days makes you look weird. So make sure you're being as non-weird as possible, with clothes, grooming, binoculars, mouth-breathing, etc., before you sidle up to her, just to tip the odds in your favor.
Just Use A Glance
Want to know how to be definitely non-creepy? Don't drill a hole into her chest with your laser-focused eyes. It's as simple as that. A glance, and a smile, and that should say it all before you approach. No more.
Assess The Situation
Now to find out whether you do have a chance, or whether you've already been tagged for the rejection bin. If she returns your glance and smile with one of her own, then that's a very good start. If she's already deep in a serious conversation, cool it for just a second and re-read the situation later.
Make Sure She's Not Hammered
Also, hitting on drunk girls is not cool at all. Really, really not cool. If you're both tipsy and having a laugh, then that's great. But if she's already slurring, then you're just plain taking advantage of a vulnerable person. Besides, the conversation's going to be less than sparkling, which is really what you're there for, right?
Or Already With Another Guy
If you've ever been cock-blocked before, then you know the pain and frustration already. Why would you want to try that on one of your fellow bros? That's right, you don't. Us bros gotta stick together and respect each other's moves. There's plenty of ladies for everyone, so try another.