How Do I Break The Ice?

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But look at it this way, guy. Out of a hundred girls, how many are going to like you? Eight? 10? 12? It's a hard numbers game for the average joe. Like Sal "The Fish" Love says, "If you looked like Brad Pitt in the movie Troy , you wouldn't even have to say 'hi' — she'd be taking your towel off before you even opened your mouth!" (But we all know women don't care about looks — they're really after "inner beauty!" That's what makes us men such animals!)

keep your confidence

So you shouldn't lose your confidence, pal, because you've had the guts to go up to these girls in the first place, talk to them, and try and close the deal. These are complete strangers you're approaching, don't forget, so it's to your credit that you're even trying.

But the more interesting thing is this: they didn't help you . And why not? Because they weren't interested. "There's a logic to this madness," as my cousin "Fast Eddie" Love would say.

But you don't have to stumble over your words. Whenever you see a honey you'd like to take out, look at her and say, with a twinkle in your eye, "I think you're coming on too heavy." Just like Bogart would.

Remember; always keep it light, funny and easy. When she goes on staring at you, you'll feel like a fool twice over, but that's okay — you're just there to have fun anyway. Then ask her, "Hey, have you got a girlfriend for me?" If she doesn't at least crack a smile, she's got no sense of humor and you don't want her anyway.

find some lines that work

The point is to have two or three great lines down pat, wade into the fray and smile . And remember; you have to be dressed right — neat and clean. As my Uncle Jethro Love puts it, "Are your sneakers white? Are your clothes pressed? Of course, if you're in the band, forget about all that — it doesn't matter!"

Now, before we get rolling on your list, let's get an overview of the situation. There's one thing all these girls have in common, like I said — they're all complete strangers to you. That's the really tough part, buddy.

Before you even go near any of them, you have to ask yourself: What's the numerical probability that this girl's going to like me? Or that she's even available to like me? Like Brother Love says, "She doesn't know you from Adam, so the chances ain't good."

But let's go over them one by one anyway...

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