FabSwingers.com forum: Opening lines

By *eddfmyd11 OP Man
52 weeks ago

Towcester

What do you say if you want to start a conversation with someone you're interested in whilst you're in a club? I'm not very confident in social situations, so I just wondered what other people say to open with. Also how/when do you ask if they're interested in playing?

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By *orphia2003Woman
52 weeks ago

Tonypandy.

Hello, I'm ... Nice to meet you. How are you?

If approaching a couple, chat to them both, if approaching a group, engage with them all.

If it's your first time at a club, tell them.

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By *eddfmyd11 OP Man
52 weeks ago

Towcester

"Hello, I'm ... Nice to meet you. How are you?

If approaching a couple, chat to them both, if approaching a group, engage with them all.

If it's your first time at a club, tell them. "

It's not my first time, I'm just terrified after last time - I was really stressed out and still recovering from it mentally days afterwards last time. But what you said is pretty much a "hello", what do you say after that? I have no idea how to even consider approaching a group, I just feel like I can't get a word in anyway in groups.

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By *xposedInTheMaleMan
52 weeks ago

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"I'm not very confident in social situations, so I just wondered what other people say to open with. "

Try pretending you are confident - it sounds like daft advice but it does actually work sometimes. Expect to get rejected at least once on every club visit - if you're expecting it, then it's not as bad. And smile!

The exact words don't matter as much.

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By *eddfmyd11 OP Man
52 weeks ago

Towcester

"Try pretending you are confident - it sounds like daft advice but it does actually work sometimes. Expect to get rejected at least once on every club visit - if you're expecting it, then it's not as bad. And smile!

The exact words don't matter as much."

How do you even pretend that you are confident? And how do you even know if someone is interested anyway?

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By *teveanddebsCouple
52 weeks ago

Norwich

How would you start talking to them in a pub or nightclub?

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By *eddfmyd11 OP Man
52 weeks ago

Towcester

"How would you start talking to them in a pub or nightclub?"

I wouldn't know, that is why I'm asking.

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By *xposedInTheMaleMan
52 weeks ago

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"How do you even pretend that you are confident? And how do you even know if someone is interested anyway?"

A confident person won't worry what to say, a confident person won't worry whether the other person is interested, a confident person won't worry if this is the only chance they'll get this evening. They'll just go and have fun.

Practice on the other single guys first. Guys who talk to other guys get more luck!

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By *eddfmyd11 OP Man
52 weeks ago

Towcester

"A confident person won't worry what to say, a confident person won't worry whether the other person is interested, a confident person won't worry if this is the only chance they'll get this evening. They'll just go and have fun.

Practice on the other single guys first. Guys who talk to other guys get more luck!"

That has left me just as clueless as before tbh

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By (user no longer on site)
52 weeks ago

Hi my name is Michelle, its really nice to meet you. I noticed you and though I would introduce myself then let them respond. You'll know quite quickly of they're intersted or not.

I actually hate it if someone just comes up to me and asks me if I'm playing I find it really rude ha. Could at least talk to me for a minute.

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By *eddfmyd11 OP Man
52 weeks ago

Towcester

"Hi my name is Michelle, its really nice to meet you. I noticed you and though I would introduce myself then let them respond. You'll know quite quickly of they're intersted or not.

I actually hate it if someone just comes up to me and asks me if I'm playing I find it really rude ha. Could at least talk to me for a minute. "

How do you know if they're interested or not?

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By *teveanddebsCouple
52 weeks ago

Norwich

Practice on the other single guys first. Guys who talk to other guys get more luck!

That has left me just as clueless as before tbh"

Maybe you need a new hobby. Swinging isn't for everyone and if you don't know how to start a conversation with someone how will you ever progress to getting jiggy with them?

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By *iss DevilWoman
52 weeks ago

Bedford

It all needs to start with "Hello/hi". Maybe try complimenting their outfit? Ask "Do you come here often?", "is it ok to chat?" and similar. Maybe mention something you like about the club and ask what feature they like, or if they've been to other clubs. If they only give you short answers, it usually means they're not interested - move on then.

Keep the conversation short and avoid controversial topics, just small talk.

When to ask if they'd like to play? Definitely not as the very first question before even "hello", when they're eating (did happen to me) or when they are in the middle of play as they, most likely, can't hear you then.

Hot tub is a good place to start a conversation - with your mouth/voice, not your hands or feet. I hate it when someone who has not even spoken a word to me tries to get my attention by touching me.

One more idea is get yourself a "prop". Something that would make people come to you, start talking to you instead of you having to make the first step. It works for my partner - usually it's our spikey gloves, but also his outfits (he makes an effort).

Good luck, OP.

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By *eddfmyd11 OP Man
52 weeks ago

Towcester

"Maybe you need a new hobby. Swinging isn't for everyone and if you don't know how to start a conversation with someone how will you ever progress to getting jiggy with them? "

I already have too many hobbies. I've been to a club three times and I've been with at least two people every time - but they've all either approached me or someone else set me up with them.

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