A friend I met when joining college who was a straight A anti-social, average looking individual.
He talked to me about him reading the game and said it was actually working for him, I of course didn't believe him until he proved it worked. He was able to talk to pretty much any girl and start a conversation.
He is now in a relationship (and none of my friends understand how (they dont know about the game) ) with a very hot girl.
So this basically inspired me to investigate the art of picking up girls (i didnt even know it existed).

I have never really had a serious relationship and I am 18 and a V. I would say I have average looks (just about) and I am looking to start the dating game.

Now im not a total stranger to girls, often when out on the town I will get the occasional grind and tongue action, but this really isn't satisfying seen as the girl is either drunk or unattractive (not always the case).

Up and till now I really haven't even tried flirting or talking to girls in places like clubs and bars. The other week in a club i visited a few hundred miles from where i live I got into a good conversation with a good looking nice girl, we met at the bar and talked for a good 20mins before we went for a dance. I got her number (she gave it) and after that I actually felt satisfied unlike times when I pull girls simply by going up to, and dancing with them. I actually really enjoyed it.

But of course I will never see this girl again but shit happens, now that im back in my own city I want to try this approach way more often, here we have loads of good places for potentially meeting girls, good mix of bars and clubs. But in that positive incident I just talked about, she initiated the conversation which of course made it easy for me. But I think that happening has given me a major boost in confidence and I will probably just 'go for it' next time I'm in town, any simple key tips I might need?

However...
There have been one to many cases at work (I work in retail) when an attractive girl has come up to the till or if im helping her with something and inside I have reallly wanted to say something but just don't have the guts, it's like there is a wall blocking me.
I'm guessing the reason for this is the fear of rejection and also if she complains to my boss .

I really need tips on what to do, I'm not looking to hook up with a girl in that short period, just have a quick bit of flirty fun once in a while, which I think again will boost my confidence. All I know so far is if we are at a stage to exchange numbers I should give her mine, because ive heard of cases of employees taking customers numbers and then the customers complain about 'harassment' which is dealt with very seriously.

And my final question, is it a good idea to practice on unattractive girls? As I would obviously find them easier to talk to.