No, we don’t mean the cheesy lines that make you want to roll your eyes and throw a drink in someone’s face. If executed correctly, a good pick up line has the potential to help you overcome those ‘approaching someone’ nerves and break the ice with a total stranger. Leave those stale “Do you come here often” bombs at home and use these babies for a chance of some lovin’.

10. Excuse me is this seat taken?
It’s innocent enough that you’ll get away with it and it shows that you’re polite. Plus if the person is alone then you get the chance to strike up a conversation and possibly keep each other company.

9. Would you like to dance?
Girls love a guy who can dance so if you’re a looking to pick up a new lady friend this will sweep her off her feet. Avoid this one if your dancing style is a more a cross between Riverdance and Kermit the Frog than a back up dancer in a Beyonce video clip.

8. Can I interest you in a glass of..?
Offering a drink makes you look extra suave and sophisticated and it can lead to follow up conversation like, where the wine is from, local beer versus overseas beer… extra points if you know a bit about the plonk in question.

7. I could use your opinion about something…
Ok so it’s a little lame but if you approach with sincerity then you’ll be able to pull it off. Everyone has an opinion and nine times out of ten, they’re not too shy about sharing it with others. Of course if you disagree with their opinion then don’t use this opportunity to argue your point – while friendly banter is recommended; telling someone they’re opinion sucks is not.

6. Excuse me, can you help me with…?
Ah, the old damsel in distress trick – many a romance has blossomed with these classic few words. And it can help you sort out the nice from the not so nice, after all, why would you want to be with someone who isn’t kind enough to offer a hand of help?

5. Do you find this place…?
This is a good one if you haven’t been to the venue before. It’s subtle so he or she won’t think you’re out to pull and it creates conversation in a friendly way. Plus you can pick plenty of things to take the conversation further, talk about the music, the drinks, the people there… the options are endless.

4. You look like you might be interested in some great conversation…
This is another good one to use if he or she is sitting alone. Just make sure you have a good conversation topic to talk about at the ready otherwise you’ll end up with that long uncomfortable silence and we all know how hard those can be to recover from.

3. Would you like an escort to your…?
This one works really well for guys especially if it’s really late at night – it’s your chance to show off that soft caring side of your personality. The bonus of this line is that you get a few more minutes alone with her where you can dazzle her with your wit and charm.

2. Could you please take a photo for me?
This one is so easy it almost feels like cheating! With your wingman or woman beside you, all you have to do is stroll past a hottie and ask her to take a snap of the two of you – the ice is now broken and all you have to do is flirt heart away.

1. Wow I really like that…
Who doesn’t love a compliment? Even the most stand-offish girl and guy will at least crack a smile if you mention you like something about them. And if they don’t then they obviously have the personality of a goldfish and aren’t really worth the time.

Finally, whatever you do, leave these lines at home:

– Hey babe, what’s your sign?
– You must be Jamaican because ja making me horny.
– Your daddy must have been a terrorist, because you are the bomb!

You get the drift…