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The biggest mistake men make when they get her number
What do you do after you get her number?
When I first started to approach women in public and tried to form romantic connections, it took a few months for me to pick up some kind of rhythm. But when I did, I was actually fairly good at getting their numbers. In the beginning, flirting was like trying to juggle water balloons — awkward and often ending in a soaking wet mess. But once I got the knack, my phone was popping with new numbers like popcorn in a microwave. The problem was, for every five kernels that popped, only one turned into a satisfying piece of popcorn. I was getting lots of numbers but hardly any responses.
I figured out why when I really hit it off with one incredibly attractive woman I met at Krogers (Tesco).
I needed to stay in the conversation longer.
The Art of Engagement: Why You Should Stay in the Conversation Longer
Yes, you should keep the conversation going.
Why?
Cause if you get an attractive woman’s number and then leave immediately. To some women, this could appear transactional and fabricated. It might leave her feeling cheap and objectified. As if you just wanted to get her number for some pathetic…