Hi new around here too. Although I have not really opened any sets yet I'm trying to reprogramme myself out of AFC mode.
I find in general talking to women is not a problem for me as I will talk to anyone about anything. I will mess around with girls at checkouts in supermarkets, garages and at work. Not trying to game them but trying to talk to them and get out of AFC mode. It seems to be helping my cause.
During my research on PUA techniques I found a guy on Youtube with 2 audio clips. Listen to that guy from Bristol! He talks about how he get's chatting with everyone as he goes out sarging. Get in the mood for talking and the AA should be less of a problem. He also suggests to open a few sets of "Pigs" if you have to just to build up experience and get "warmed up" as such. When the ideal set with HB9 is there your warmed up and ready to go!
1st sarg for me is next week when I'm meeting up with a few old work collegues. Just need to sort my DHV story out really.
A little off topic. I went out to a local venue and met up with some friends. Now the female in the group I have known for years but conversation was usually minimal. I just hit her with a few negs here and there and I was seeing the IOI's. She initiated Kino! I left it. The girl behind the bar was a bit weird as I was chatting to her earlier.