Asked a friend this weekend how he was ladies man and was told how to not give to much attention. To stand sideways to the woman. At least in a bar club environment. That along with some espionage really seemed to work for me and others i saw using it. What other tactics anyone recommend?

Not a simple topic. I would suggest absorbing all you can about Alpha male behavior and body language. It is to me a little "higher" level than the mystery method stuff you are talking about. You should should know and understand it, but in order to understand the underlying concepts. For me... I look where ever the fuck I want, how ever the fuck I want to. Granted... not a good starting point, but it's certainly something to shoot for.

You are asking more about in interactions. Think, "cautiously inquisitive". Don't fidget or play with your face, hair or clothes. Eye contact: as much as she can handle, then a modicum more.