Lemon Law
Now after over seven years of pseudo bartending (read hitting on women at bars); I have figured out a couple of basic rules.
Firstly, there is a time frame to approach girls at a bar. Not before 10:35 PM because they aren't inebriated enough to talk to a stranger and not after 11:55 PM because if they would have wanted to entertain any stranger, they would have done it by then. If they haven't then high chances are that they'll blow you off as well.
Secondly, approach gender-skewed groups. It means groups with the majority of girls if not all. This might be an issue in India especially in cities like Delhi which have an image of being unsafe for women. There are some ways around this issue. Going to bars on ladies' night is one obvious one. Another one is talking to them while in the washroom queue.
Thirdly take your first step with your forte. If supposedly your forte is dance, then approach on the dance floor and charm her with your moves. If you feel you are a smooth talker then approach her in areas where the music isn't too loud and you actually charm her with your words like the smoking area or the washroom queue.
Finally and most importantly; if you ask her something and get no reply or a blunt monosyllabic reply, then just back off. There is nothing bigger than your self-respect, and also because no means no.
I also came across a couple of interesting concepts, one of which was the 'Lemon law'. What it says is that within the first five minutes of meeting someone new, one can figure out whether it is working or not. If it's isn't then it is in the best interest of both the parties to call it off. This is one of the reasons I am against texting; it leads to increase in the lead time. Our time in this world is limited, the people aren't.
Anyway, coming to the muse of the blog post. My section mates from IIM Ahmedabad planned a reunion in Mumbai. It was at a bar in Bandra, near my place. Despite the fact that was a Saturday night; it was scheduled at 8 in the night. I thought everybody would be 'fashionably late' and I had to meet someone else prior to that. I reached by 12, which isn't late in the Mumbai context. The place is open until 4 in the morning. Apparently, people had to sleep early and had left already. I was standing at the bar counter and that's where I met her.
She came with her friends to order drinks. The reason why I noticed her, in particular, wasn't just beautiful face or incredible smile; she was happy in herself and emanating those strong positive vibes which can attract anyone. The counter was quite crowded, and the bartender was tied up with other customers. In a jovial tone, she inquired "What are you having?" I smiled back and said, "What do you want to have?" As I am tall so was able to reach the bartender quicker with my hand. I bought her a drink and we got talking. As it turns out, she is in the 3rd year of college. As she was with her friends so we couldn't talk much. I took her number. In fact, to get me disinterested in her; one of her friends even said that she is committed. I replied back sarcastically, "And I am married, just took off my ring to hit on her." I then backed off.
After some time, she asked me if I wanted to go for a smoke. I don't smoke, but when I go out I even have a lighter with me. It is a great conversation starter. Anyway, I promptly agreed. We went downstairs to smoke by the roadside.We were standing by a car parked and I was chewing a gum. My hand went from over her shoulder to twirl into fingers of her other hand. Just then, a child came to sell us tissues. I was thinking of all the nights, tonight doesn't seem like a night that I will be needing tissues. After about five minutes, one of her friends called up. She spat out the chewing gum and told me that she had to go back to her friends and asked me to leave. I told her to text me when she gets done, as I stay nearby.
I walked back home and texted her, enquiring as to whether she is fine. The text didn't get delivered. It took me a few moments to realize that she had given me the wrong number. I was feeling do 'used' and thought that the child was right. After an hour though, I got a text from her. I texted her my address.
So is this it? Did we live happily ever after? She hadn't given me a wrong number. I hadn't added the country code of the US. She is studying there and was here on vacations. What happened that night post that isn't that vital. Though, I did prove that child wrong.
Later
Sidhant
Firstly, there is a time frame to approach girls at a bar. Not before 10:35 PM because they aren't inebriated enough to talk to a stranger and not after 11:55 PM because if they would have wanted to entertain any stranger, they would have done it by then. If they haven't then high chances are that they'll blow you off as well.
Secondly, approach gender-skewed groups. It means groups with the majority of girls if not all. This might be an issue in India especially in cities like Delhi which have an image of being unsafe for women. There are some ways around this issue. Going to bars on ladies' night is one obvious one. Another one is talking to them while in the washroom queue.
Thirdly take your first step with your forte. If supposedly your forte is dance, then approach on the dance floor and charm her with your moves. If you feel you are a smooth talker then approach her in areas where the music isn't too loud and you actually charm her with your words like the smoking area or the washroom queue.
Finally and most importantly; if you ask her something and get no reply or a blunt monosyllabic reply, then just back off. There is nothing bigger than your self-respect, and also because no means no.
I also came across a couple of interesting concepts, one of which was the 'Lemon law'. What it says is that within the first five minutes of meeting someone new, one can figure out whether it is working or not. If it's isn't then it is in the best interest of both the parties to call it off. This is one of the reasons I am against texting; it leads to increase in the lead time. Our time in this world is limited, the people aren't.
Anyway, coming to the muse of the blog post. My section mates from IIM Ahmedabad planned a reunion in Mumbai. It was at a bar in Bandra, near my place. Despite the fact that was a Saturday night; it was scheduled at 8 in the night. I thought everybody would be 'fashionably late' and I had to meet someone else prior to that. I reached by 12, which isn't late in the Mumbai context. The place is open until 4 in the morning. Apparently, people had to sleep early and had left already. I was standing at the bar counter and that's where I met her.
She came with her friends to order drinks. The reason why I noticed her, in particular, wasn't just beautiful face or incredible smile; she was happy in herself and emanating those strong positive vibes which can attract anyone. The counter was quite crowded, and the bartender was tied up with other customers. In a jovial tone, she inquired "What are you having?" I smiled back and said, "What do you want to have?" As I am tall so was able to reach the bartender quicker with my hand. I bought her a drink and we got talking. As it turns out, she is in the 3rd year of college. As she was with her friends so we couldn't talk much. I took her number. In fact, to get me disinterested in her; one of her friends even said that she is committed. I replied back sarcastically, "And I am married, just took off my ring to hit on her." I then backed off.After some time, she asked me if I wanted to go for a smoke. I don't smoke, but when I go out I even have a lighter with me. It is a great conversation starter. Anyway, I promptly agreed. We went downstairs to smoke by the roadside.We were standing by a car parked and I was chewing a gum. My hand went from over her shoulder to twirl into fingers of her other hand. Just then, a child came to sell us tissues. I was thinking of all the nights, tonight doesn't seem like a night that I will be needing tissues. After about five minutes, one of her friends called up. She spat out the chewing gum and told me that she had to go back to her friends and asked me to leave. I told her to text me when she gets done, as I stay nearby.
I walked back home and texted her, enquiring as to whether she is fine. The text didn't get delivered. It took me a few moments to realize that she had given me the wrong number. I was feeling do 'used' and thought that the child was right. After an hour though, I got a text from her. I texted her my address.
So is this it? Did we live happily ever after? She hadn't given me a wrong number. I hadn't added the country code of the US. She is studying there and was here on vacations. What happened that night post that isn't that vital. Though, I did prove that child wrong.
Later
Sidhant
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