So you dropped your killer opener, it flies marvelously, you scan the set and engage your target by asking-

“So… where are you guys coming from tonight”
or
“So… what do you do”

All of a sudden your target seems less engaged and eye codes to her friends for an out…

I’m sure many of us have noticed a sizable drop in energy when a conversation shifts from the observational (this DJ sucks) or the theoretical (who lies more guys or girls) to something more pedestrian like what do you do, or where do you work.

Why?

For the most part, people go out to get away from their day to day, directly asking a prospect about her school, background, or career early in the engagement is total buzz kill, especially, as is often the case, what she does is not what she’s passionate about. Not only that, but questions like these telegraph too much interest. Why should you care about where she came from or what she does? At this point in the pick-up all that matters is that she’s right in front of you having a conversation with you. These questions should be reserved for later on in the pick-up after attraction is generated and the focus shifts from manufacturing interest to generating comfort and rapport.

Instead of moving to these logical, yet unimportant questions your focus your energies on creating a party atmosphere. Your goal during the early pick up should be to generate interest and/or intrigue. Stack your set with a game (e.g strawberry fields, five questions), a challenge/banter (negs, friendly teasing, joking), or a cold read (e.g. Ring or palm reading). Continue stacking hard until you start getting the indicators of interest that suggest she’s ready for rapport building and seduction.

If anything SHE should be the one that switches the tone of the conversation from the party atmosphere to the mundane interview questions signifying HER interest in getting to know the puppet master behind the strings.
-Profit

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I witnessed the effects of something that almost defied logic this weekend- The reverse cockblock.

I’m sure all of us have been in a position where someone or something gets in the way of our gaming. It could be a mother hen, jealous girlfriend, or a crappy DJ. Collectively, these obstacles are called cock blocks and they serve to hinder game by throwing sarcastic remarks, setting the wrong tone, or otherwise throw you off your game.

But what if a statement perceived as cockblock served to build more attraction? Enter the reverse cockblock.

Here’s how it works

PUA and his wing opens a set and PUA isolates his target, while his wing rolls off. PUA builds decent rapport and excuses himself (to the bathroom, to make a call, buy a drink whatever, it doesn’t matter). PUA’s Wing then swoops in and drops the following dialog:

Wing: Hey what’s up, i see you and person A are getting along (to target)
Target: Yeah, he’s cool
Wing: Well, i don’t mean to hate or anything, don’t get your hopes up, he talks to a lot of girls, and even if he gets your phone number he probably won’t call.
Target: (shocked): ook
Wing: Yeah, I’m a nice guy and you seem like you’re really into him so I’m just letting you know
Target: uhh, ok, thanks
Wing: Anyway I gotta bounce

What’s key in the reverse cock block is the reason for disqualification. In order to work, the PUA needs to be disqualified because of his ability to get and charm girls. When the interaction resumes the PUA should not direct address what the wing said unless the target brings it up. If she doesn’t bring it up and continues the dialog, it’s money, she’ll be flattered that the PUA is continuing to talk to her despite his ‘player’ reputation. Continue to game and increase attraction and close.

If she does bring it up, she’s showing insecurity and it’s a great time to qualify her. Address it head on, say something to the effect of “Yes, I do chat with a lot of girls, but there was something special about you that makes me want to talk to YOU tonight instead of anyone else here.” Move on and continue to game.

This is a FIELD TESTED technique, but it’s still in the midst of testing this at different points in the game cycle. I’ve seen this done Modified where it’s performed at the end of a cycle after the PUA #closes. This allows to have your wing increase her surprise/receptiveness when the PUA actually calls her the next day.

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