Just wanted to get some feedback on how you counteract a line from a HB such as "do you say that to all woman" or "that seemed way to practiced." I would think that if you are acting genuine and approaching in a non-intimidating way then you could laugh it off. This is not personal experience but just thought I'd trow it out there.

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Let me think. Hmm, this is'nt so easy. You can try to tease her - say "only to beauties, so you are an exception." But it is actually a hoop/IOI so maybe reward her.... just don't say "yes", if yo don't want to go off as AFC. Maybe only in "yes, it is my famous tactic, you can hear woman all over the town saying 'I had sex yesterday with the *(here goes what you said)* guy, it was soo wonderful'" way. Or turn it around and "why do you think so?" or something. Keep us posted, say what worked.

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I have to completely disagree with Paetar on this one. The only correct answer to "Do you say that to all the girls?" Is "Yes." Then vacuum. Wait for her to fill the void. And when she does, change the subject.

Also, try to stay away from canned openers as rethreads if you can. Move to the stories behind the openers, or just ask the question outright. You're not an actor. These are not lines you must rehearse and practice. They are possible guidelines.

Hell, if you want some good practice at delivering a canned line, try it with a stutter. Not a horrible one, just enough that it's noticed. I tend to talk all over myself when I'm delivering canned material. I talk like a man with ADD.

Me: What's your favorite dinosaur?
Her: Um... Brontosaurus.
Me: Brontosauruses never existed. We should go to the zoo sometimes. Have you ever been to the Calgary zoo? It's got these big plastic dinosaurs that don't look even a little bit real.
Her: Um...
Me: If I were to give you a penguin, what would you name it? They used to have penguins at the Calgary zoo, too, but they had to move them because they couldn't maintain the habitats. I really like animals, even the extinct ones.

Act like a six-year-old kid with ADD, and she'll find you adorable. Adorable is only two steps of seperation from "dead sexy."

Try. Maybe

Do you say that to all the girls? - Do you say that to all the guys?


That seemed way too practised. - Yeah you caught me, I'm out picking out girls tonight and you looked like a good starter. You think I should act more nervous or try to pick up a girl that doesn't look smart.

To reply to either remark, you have got to neg her...she is asking for it...and is definitely displaying a cocky attitude...need to take her down a few notches... for your self-esteem, if nothing else...to display that you are not going to let her belittle you...let her have it, with both barrels!! She may even respect you for it!! Hope this helps, Kung Fu Guru

Came up with one.
She: "You say that to all the girls"
You: "I only say it to the girls I find beautiful, 'pause' but I guess today I lowered my standards.
She: Either a punch in your face, a walk-away, or if done right the great stupid girl reply of "ahhhhhhhhhhh no you didn't" which is a good sign jokingly.

Part credit to Paetar starting it out, and me tweaking it very little. I am going to use this if ever I get that "You say that to all the girls" bullshit.