You’re so beautiful; you could be a part-time model

There you are, sitting in the Mensa at the University. Or more likely in the pub but maybe that’s just me. Anyway, while you’re eating your sandwich (or that one beer), you suddenly see a few feet away that nice girl (or man off course, it depends on your preference) with whom you have always wanted to talk but somehow never got the chance. You need to make a move! Now what?

Sure, you can try a pick up line. But be careful which one you use. You can go for the funny ones:

“I’m the writer of the phone book, could I have your number?”

or the similar one:

“I’ve lost my phone number, can I have yours?”

Those are funny, and pretty innocent. You could try to spice it up a little using:

“You know what I like about you? My arms.”

but not:

“You know what I really want in a girl? Me.”

save that one for later. If you’re using:

“Sorry, your knee was itching”

then bravo! You have courage touching her like that unasked. Although well intentioned, some phrases may be misunderstood:

“You look just like my mother”

“If belly buttons were a status symbol, then baby you would be God.” or

“Do you know how to use a whip?”

Don’t try to be too funny:

“Drop ‘em!”

“Are we related? Do you want to be?”

“Hey baby... you got any diseases? Want some?”

“Do you know the difference between sex and a good conversation? No? Wanna go upstairs to have a good talk?”

“Can I sleep at your place? Or aren’t you tired yet?” or

“I lost my virginity. Can I have yours?”

The phrase:

“I’m drunk”

is a good all-rounder for different kind of situations, although I’m not sure it’s a decent pick-up line. Unless you’re a smoking hot girl off course, because let’s face it, men are men.

Maybe you can get some inspiration from the Flight of the Conchords. Although on second thought, I’m not sure they are the best role-models…