Field report of weekend
I am currently using Gambler's method.
After reading his books, the method seems much simpler than systems like Mystery Method.
Rather than relying on routines, DHV stories or lots of scripted material, the focus is on taking action. The basic structure is: cold approach, open simply (even just "Hey"), reach the "Hook Point" by getting Indicators of Interest, build rapport through normal conversation, create attraction using techniques such as "Push Pull," "Challenges," "Breaking Rapport," "Cold Reading" and "Sexual Spikes," then escalate physically ("Kino-Escalation"), isolate and close.
There are very few (almost none) actual scripts in the books or examples of the pushpulls, breaking rapport adn cold reads etc, so I've been using Todd Valentines examples instead, as he gives them out.
The main verbatim examples of other stuff are things like "Hey," "Hey, sorry I'm late," "Why didn't you call me?", "You look familiar, did we have sex?", and eventually "Can I have your number?" The books place much more emphasis on behaviour, energy, social proof and escalation than on specific wording.
Interaction 1
I approached two girls standing near the bar. I opened with, "Hey, sorry I'm late." They looked confused and one of them laughed, asking, "Late for what?" I stayed in the conversation and tried to reach what Richard calls the "Hook Point" by keeping them talking rather than immediately ejecting.
Once they were responding, I tried to move into normal conversation and used what the book describes as rapport and comfort-building questions. I also consciously tried not to seek approval and attempted to use "Challenges" and "Breaking Rapport" rather than agreeing with everything they said.
The conversation lasted a couple of minutes but gradually died out due to it being quite one sided. One of them said they were going back to their friends and both left.
Interaction 2
I approached a woman on her own and opened with, "Why didn't you call me?" She smiled but immediately replied that I had the wrong person. Rather than apologising, I stayed relaxed and continued talking.
I focused on maintaining good energy and tried to keep the interaction playful rather than logical. I also attempted to use "Cold Reading" rather than interviewing her, although the books don't provide many concrete examples of how to do this so I used some of Todd V's.
She didn't invest much at all. After a short conversation she essentially said that I wasn't her type and wished me a pleasant night
Interaction 3
I opened a two-set with just "Hey." They both stopped briefly, so I continued instead of assuming rejection. I was consciously looking for the "Hook Point" and any Indicators of Interest
I tried to keep my body language relaxed, attempted to "hold attention" through my energy. Neither really invested much in the conversation either. After a few minutes they excused themselves to get another drink.
Interaction 4
I approached a woman near the dance floor and used, "You look familiar, did we have sex?" with a cheeky smile like he says. Didn't go down well lol. She said 'absolutely never' and walked away
Interaction 5
I approached another woman with a simple "Hey." The conversation started normally and I felt I reached the point Richard describes as the "Hook Point" because she was responding and asking a few questions back.
After talking for a while, I attempted to lead the interaction by suggesting we move to another part of the venue ("Isolating"). She declined and preferred to stay where she was with her friends.
I stayed for another minute or two before suggesting she put her number in my phone, which she did.