There's this cute coworker of mine who I see on occasion but we never have had extensive chat yet. I was thinking the next time I am talking to her and along the lines, I go something like this:
"Hey ABC, I know this is completely random and all so don't take this the wrong way but(pause say 5secs) ... has anyone told you that you have an adorable voice because I just realized that now".

Whatever she responds, I'll just tap her on the shoulder/elbow and say,"I just thought it's something you need to know". Then, smile and walk away and leave her at that.

Would you guys say this is an effective line or would it give her an awkward vibe and all? Does it seem like a comment that I'm giving her too much power or come off as creepy?

I want to stick out as I'm sure not many guys have said that to her(she has a rather high voice) and perhaps she may be insecure about this. Please give me your comments and insights about whatever and I'll be happy to read them!

Thanks beforehand!

I think it can totally work, just make sure you say it with authority. Maybe keep it more succinct: "hey, thought you should know, you have a lovely voice." then walk away

Make sure to cover your ass on the sexual harassment front. It doesn't seem like it would be a big deal, but if she takes it the wrong way, or is just a plain bitch. You may find yourself sitting across the desk from HR.

talking about her voice can be related to sexual harassment?? you have got to be kidding ME!

It all depends on where he works. I have worked for a few companies that had very intense sexual harassment/no fraternization policies. Anything that could be remotely construed as flirting could result in termination. While I might not agree with it, it is always something to consider when gaming at work. Which is what we are talking about here right? He plans to open her by complimenting her voice. I assumed it was implied that he would eventually escalate. Or do you think he plans on paying her a random compliment then never speaking to her again. So I say again. Be mindful of your companies sexual harassment policies.

It's better than not hitting on her at all, but I still think it's a weak opener.

You are essentially apologising twice before you even start talking. Never apologise for hitting on a girl, it just shows your lack of confidence. The only excuse you should ever say is "Excuse me", it's common courtesy before you start talking to make sure they know you are talking to them.

In this situation it's better to build rapport by starting a more natural conversation first, then give her the voice compliment. This will appear much more natural, because it will make it seem like you spontaneously noticed it while she was talking. If you just approach her out of the blue and compliment her voice before she's even opened her mouth, it will make you sound like you've been fantasising about her voice at home for weeks, which will make you look like a weirdo. Girls love spontaneity, not obsessive infatuation.

Jus' sayin'.

If she's very hot you could say very special voice since that can be interpretted in multiple ways.

I guess it could work, not really my style but can be done as long as you're dominant and sincere.

it's a risk to go down that route with someone you have to work with, it's a ballsy leap of faith, why not make it a bit more serious about you having something you've been needing to say to her, and then say something completely random about wearing odd socks. get her into conversations with you and then give her some flattery later on. it sounds more like a direct approach on a day game in the street, where you never have to see the person again.

Agree with most of the guys here. Just stick to something more natural. If you think it will come off creepy, you can guarantee it will. Just introduce yourself, and give her your email address.

I'm no going to critique the opener but instead just give some advice. If you have not yet picked up or talked to many girls, then your openers are not really something you need to spend so much time on. Instead just focus on approaching/talking to random girls as you go about your day. Forget about closing and just become confident in talking to girls.

The opener would be fine once you are more confident with talking to girls. You would be able to anticipate your co-workers boundaries and come off more natural.

Don't focus too much on one girl, you begin to invest so much in her, in your head.

Good luck and keep us updated

who cares, field test it, see what happens,

if it doesn't go well, wtf does one weird comment matter, it either goes over well or it doesn't, learn from your mistakes, focus more on getting to your goal instead of what could happen that will impede that before it has even happened, how do you even know anything bad will happen?, why not just wait for that to happen 1st before worrying about it
honesty allows you to stick out like a soar thumb, most guys are not honest at all, either it's all or nothing and the honesty doesn't remain when they don't get the reaction they wanted, or they hide the truth in the hopes they get liked, honesty goes a long long long way, without needing anything in return or expecting anything in return or trying to get anything, just honesty for the sake of being honest

no need to be weird, no need to say specific things, just telling the truth and being normal and easy to get along with

There's this coworker I've had a steadily increasing crush over, mainly because her body is amazing. The other day we had a pot luck and I brought in some mini weenies with cheese filling. A few of us were kind of joking about how it sounds when talking about the food, and this girl I have the crush on was all "I like it when the little weenies squirt in my mouth." Eventhough she was just joking and stuff I almost shit myself. Thought I'd share that. Hot coworkers rock.

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Sorry, but you want him to go and start a conversation with a compliment on her voice?

Even though he can't possibly heard the random girls' voice before?

Just checking.

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for me its too direct for work. id rather open with something like "this coffee sucks, do you know somewhere around this area where you can actually get some decent coffee?" because unless your work is the exception to the rule, coffee at your work probably sucks. then you can go on a coffee break with her to a cafe in the area and try to escalate (is it sexual harassment as well when you hit on a colleague outside of the office?)

Hmm I think if you add a scented poem, a chastity belt, a strap on (for her to fuck you with) and possibly her GBF (gay best friend), this may just work...

Lets fucking recap..
1. I barely talk to her (cause I don't know how to take control of my life and my wants)
2. I think the first thing I'm gonna do in a working environment is compliment her (way-to-shit where you eat)
3. I'm going to awkwardly apply kino (by attempting to touch her elbow, with zero confidence, illustrated by the fact that I don't have the balls to just say hi)
4. I'm going to smile and walk away (while she goes and files sexually harassment charges for the fact that she's scared you'll be tugging your chain in her closet when she gets home from work)


FUUUUUCCCCCCKKKKK MYYYYY LIFFFFEEE!

DUDE! Get confidence! And don't be a fucking creep, these "would this opener work" posts are fucking ridiculous.

Cheers, Confidence.

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