| I've tried to go and figure this stuff out on my own. Zero success.
This week, I've been reading the forum and tonight I got to put it into practice.
The first decision of the night was some peacocking. I decided on a new watch and some new rings. I wear neither but that didn't stop me.
So, I head into Fossil and there's a young HB7 and a 5 who was kinda still kinda cute. Now, keep in mind I'm just practicing here. I go up to the 5 and start asking her opinion, wanting to come up with a matching watch and wallet. HB7 is all over it, showing me what she likes and we hop around the counter. They recommend brown bands and I prefer black, so I kinda neg on their selection. Unfortunately HB7 needs to deal with other customers and the 5 and I go look at wallets. As I check out, the 5 starts asking me if I'm from here and so on. I ask her where she's from and what she's does outside of work. Blah blah...board games....blah. Fortunately I couldn't even think how to number close even though I'm sure I could have.
So, I get some sunglasses and rings at another place and then head out. I tried to make them significant so I could explain the ring test on myself if the opportunity arose.
One thing I have to say is that I'm getting comfortable with the "bar open". After two drinks I switch to club soda, so I can always be at the bar if I see a set.
First set, a tall HB8, HB7, and an HB6. I've been warned about bachelorette parties and I should have known better. The 6 wants to put underwear on my head. I guess it's something they do. So, I tell her to buy me a drink first. Laughed off. She keeps trying but I keep pulling away. I try getting her to explain the reasoning (I'm sure it's a part of some scavenger hunt thing...whatever). She fails. Finally I relent and I make her peck my cheek for my troubles. Not great but not bad either.
So, then next is a three set and they're all drinking in opaque plastic cups. Fantastic, I can do a booze test on them. I open with "Before I talk to you, tell me you're not in a bachelorette party." They assure me they're not. So, I try go for the "beer test", hoping they're drinking something more exciting than that. Turns out they're all drinking Natural Light. Ugh. I freeze, they eject, but at least I tried.
Next set (set 3 for those keeping count), 7 HB7s+++, lead by an HB9 and they're all wearing schoolgirl outfits. Another bachelorette party. UGH! Anyway, they ask my name. Now, I say Blake as that's who I've become. They all looked dissappointed, apparently they need a Collin. Would "Whatever you want it to be?" have worked here? I think not, shows too much neediness. After we go on about names, the HB9 says that everyone there are her bitches and I say she has detention. She says they're all in detention and I eject again.
Final set, a two fer, an HB7 and HB8. Bachelorette party, again, but they're away from the group. The HB8 looks bored, so I start chatting the HB7 anyway. Unfortunately I don't figure out how to bring the HB8 into the group. Anyway, the HB7 wants my sunglasses. I tell them they're from California, she knows someone from L.A., blah blah. Then she starts judging passersby and I really neg her a lot. You're judgemental, I've got to go. I probably should have judged people along with her, but perhaps disagreed with her choices. I tried asking what she thought of me, but realized that I'm still just a 5-6. I didn't push it. I did leave her though saying I had to go.
At least my confidence is building and I'm sorry for the long post. Any advice on any set would be appreciated.
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