Hi. I am new to all of this stuff, but I find it extremely interesting. I just finished reading Style's book and Mystery Method, and I am ready to go out into the field and test some stuff out, BUT, I have a really hard time envisioning how it's going to go. Basically, I have no problem approaching a random set and asking them an opinion opener or some other type of opener, but then I can't help feeling like after they have answered my question, there is no more logical reason for me to stay there talking to them.

Example:

Me: I need a girl's opinion on something: what would you think about a guy who kept pictures of his ex...

Them: whatever

Me: Okay, this is actually a two part question. He keeps a shoe box full of pictures and whatever...

Them: We think that's okay/terrible/whatever...

Me: Okay, thanks!

***Now I have no more reason to be there. What should I do now??

Basically, I cannot figure out how to get from the opening routine into another routine, or into a normal conversation about something else. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks![/b]

thats what i wanna know, if shes into you she'll probably say a little something, or ask a question. check out the routines section

"That reminds of me of.... (DHV story)"

Another thing you want to do is multithreading, start multiple stories and never finish them. So start DHV'ing, half way you start another topic. Keep doing that, and then some time later finish your first story.

Make sure you know some DHV stories that you can use. Get at least 5 of them. Some of my favourites:

-Denmark-Kangeroo-Orange routine (search for it) to get them laughing.
-Tell them you got hit by a gay guy last weekend (not true, but will always release a "OMG" reaction and a laugh).
-Some DHV story about traveling (something I love to do). From there you can ask them where they've been and they will surely start talking.

Goodluck

Thanks!