How to properly approach someone on the street and ask for their number?

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Imagine there's a really cute guy/girl few meters away in the street , how do you approach them and start talking without being awkward? what's the best way to do it?

FilmGuy93 · Accepted Answer

In my experience, the best way to approach someone to ask for a way to maintain contact with them is to have a legitimate reason to stay in contact. I also don't usually ask for phone numbers until I've had a good bit of interaction with them because how personal a phone number can be. My best advice to you is to talk for a little while, decide you want to stay in touch because of whatever common interest, and then ask them for their Facebook, or email, or whatever. That way you have a starting point for the communication before you ask them to share the deeper intimacy of a phone number.

Losalt · Accepted Answer

I'm not quite sure.
Honestly in my culture it's taboo to talk with strangers without a pretext.

So I guess I'd try to come up with some kind of excuse.
Perhaps ask them if they know the way somewhere, just to get a conversation started, and if they don't seem to be in too much of a hurry perhaps I'd do some small talk and depending on their receptiveness maybe go on from there?

I've never actually done that though...
But that's probably the approach I'd take...

dustybiker · Accepted Answer

I don’t know if I would have on looks alone. I’d need to know a bit more about someone before being interested. If we had already had something happen between us and connected with humor or something. Then connection is already made. It’s easier to ask if they are in a relationship, and then contact info.

LexiXide · Accepted Answer

well if it was a girl shed think its cute that ur awkward but i would recommend saying,"hi, your really cute can i get your number?" and as for guys, I don't know i dont understand them lmao

slatyb · Answer

If they are busy walking the opposite direction I may make some complimentary remark that is not sexually suggestive and see if they stop to respond. It has to be quick, just a couple of words, like “looking sharp” or “nice hat/shoes”. Nothing that demands a response.

Sandeeppingping · Answer

I'd joke about something happening around us or something related to her if she does or is wearing something, whatever it is I don't just go and talk unless I blurt out something and get her attention first, from there if my eye catches hers I'll just say as if like I just saw her "My god you're absolutely beautiful", and that's it

Phoenix98 · Answer

Well back in high school and right after it I'd do it politely and respectfully, usually a compliment or something and just ask for their number. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose.

These days though with how everything is here it's far to risky to just walk up to someone and try to get their number.

Staximus · Answer

I get adverse reactions. Women either love me, hate me, or are terrified of me, so I usually let them approach me. I don't just go up to random women and bother them on the street. If there's a reason for us to interact and we hit it off, I might ask for her number of she seems like she wants to see me again. If I'm at at a party, bar, work or something, I will socialize with them like a normal person. I don't use lame pickup lines, though.

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

I'd never do that.

I wouldn't be able to tell her age, her relationship status, her interests, her hobbies, her personality or intelligence level, or anything else about her enough to take interest in her.

Dawty · Answer

Beaing approached on the street by a random stranger is kinda awkward, even if he is attractive. So awkwardness is unavoidable.

Guy13 · Answer

I do not share my number that freely. Email is shared and most women my age appreciate that... It is much safer for both parties.

Kabluie · Answer

Just like in the movie, My Best Friend's Girl. Have an accident near them so they have a clearer view of you, and to say if you are alright.

Mark987 · Answer

I have done this maybe twice in my whole life. Both time worked out... but it is intimidating to do. I'll just be honest, I found you really cute etc... and I'd like to get to know you

Preeti161101 · Answer

Write ur number on a little paper and role it in a Rs. 500 note and throw it behind him then say to him please ur Rs here 😂

EaterPeter · Answer

Hi, I find you very very attractive. I usually don't forget where I am going or what I am doing but it's happening right now. How would you ask someone for phone number if you like them a lot lot?

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

I fond the best way to approach a woman on the street is to just say hello or good morning then strike up a conversation be charming that always works for me

Anonymous · Answer

Men should NEVER approach a female in tue streets anymore. Women have destroyed that with false victim narratives and false accusations of crimes for those they don’t like.

msc545 · Answer

Men do this at their legal peril if the woman doesn't like it - it's a good way to go to jail.

TallAnon · Answer

"Hey, I liked your... Could I have your number?" If the answer is no, smile, say goodbye and leave. If they say yes, keep talking and get their number

Pudsmucker · Answer

Ask them for directions for a specific place. That will be your Icebreaker. Then let the conversation go where it may.

Anonymous · Answer

Like this?

maximumpower · Answer

In today's society, you don't. You need to know them - and they you - first.

AlperEngin93 · Answer

I ask her can I use your phone its an emergency and call my number

WhitneySnow · Answer

Maybe compliment their outfit

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