The Best Pick-Up Lines Women Actually Like to Hear

You’re out and about when all of a sudden you come across a stunning woman who catches your eye. You’re looking your best so you confidently approach her and start making small talk.

You ask questions that you normally ask someone that you’re interested in, but after a few moments, you can sense that you’re losing her. Before you know it, she excuses herself and continues with what she was doing.

And there you are, dumbfounded and left wondering what happened. You think you were saying all the right things, but unfortunately, men and women hear things very differently.

We’ve decoded some of the most likely things that you’ve said to her and translated what she actually hears. We’ve also come up with a few things that you could say instead.

1. I know this is the first time we’ve ever spoken, but I really think we should get together sometime.

What She Hears: We’re perfect for each other, I’ve already picked out the ring.
What You Should Say Instead: Let’s get together and see if there could be anything between us.

Some women will take your mediocre attempt to show interest and turn it into a full-blown commitment. You think you’re being polite, and you aren’t entirely sure if you’ll ever call her or not. See, she might have the wedding itch and to smooth it over, you should call it out.

2. Hey, What’s up?

What She Hears: If I have this conversation, I’ll be stuck with no way out.
What You Should Say Instead: You and your friends look like you’re having fun, mind if we join you?

You could have an electric smile, a charming demeanor, and be uber-charismatic, no woman will want to engage in a conversation with you if she feels like she’ll be trapped with no way out. Instead, acknowledge that she’s hanging out with her friends and suggest that your groups merge. You know what they say, the more, the merrier!

3. Hey, Sorry I was late. Work was really hectic.

What She Hears: Wow, he’d rather spend all of his time at the office than here with me.
What You Should Say Instead: Instead, talk about what you’re really thinking about.

Don’t even mention work! Instead, ask her about her day, tell her you’re happy to see her, or anything else. You want to let her know that you are interested in spending time with her, and although work may be rough, you’re putting it aside because you’re excited to be with her.

4. Any cheesy pickup line you’ve come up with.

What She Hears: What She Hears: I’ve used this a bunch before, and I’m just hoping it works for you.
What You Should Say Instead: Pay her a genuine compliment.
No one will respond in a positive manner to a person who uses a generic line that could be said to anyone — dating isn’t a game of statistic, after all. You can show her that you are interested in getting to know her by paying her a genuine compliment that is meant for her and her alone.

5. Hey Ladies, on the prowl tonight I see?

What She Hears: So, I’m on the last one on your list to approach?
What You Should Say Instead: Hello, my name is…

Instead of taking the aggressive approach and putting her on the defensive, your best bet is to introduce yourself to any normal person. Sometimes the simplest way to grab her attention is just by making an introduction.