Such a little word with tremendous power. There is nothing, so far as I am aware, with the ability to raze someones AA than that seemingly insignificant word; "Hello."

My strategy for eliminating AA is to say "Hello" to everyone I pass on the street. Whether they return the greeting or not is of no consequence. In a way, those that choose not to be open and friendly are doing the selection for me. Why would anyone want to be involved with a women who sees herself above reciprocating a greeting?

For all you men terrified of AA I recommend you to do as I did. It truly works. Head out and say hello to people you meet. They don't have to be rockets. Say hello to the old woman with her walker and you'll light up her day. She'll open up to you with stories about the town, her history, etc. - Information always fascinating to the keen listener and fodder for future routines. No one will assail you over pleasantries. The simple word "Hello" is devastating. Use it and you'll be opening sets like it was second nature.

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"Quit while you're ahead. All the best gamblers do." - Baltasar Gracián

Opening IS second nature, you just have to remove the barriers. But sometimes it can just be dang hard. I was at a festival yesterday and I opened some girls, one just cold out said 'we're having enough fun with the two of us'. After that I was just sitting there with a smile on my face, it was quite hilarous. I just thought this bitch isn't worth my time, she should be happy I even said hello. Feeling that isn't hard, but not feeling the anxiety is something else.

A festival isn't really the best way to game, I'd rather go to clubs or daygame. I still find daygame to be rather scary.

conclusion: easier said than done, lol.. practice makes perfect. Not giving two shits makes perfect as well.