Apart from the really hammy lines that you'd expect from a poor B movie, what sort of opening ice breakers do you use?

I must admit that I've tried many but I think the best results come from a swift crack over the back of the head with a 4x2. It gets women into bed faster than anything

Heres 10p (pre inflation phone call costs ) Ring you mum and tell her you've pulled!
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This guy is liscensed to chill, and thrill, but the opportunities to thrill are rather less than anticipated!!!!

I don't really do chat-up lines but in new one-to-one situations I usually try to engage a natural-style of conversation, which will depend on the circumstances such as the environment/location.

e.g. if in a bar or pub I might comment on (not necessarily compliment) her dress-sense (shoes, dress, top); or accessories (handbag, jewellery, phone), or nails.

If I'm going to use this as opening conversation it needs to come across as naturalistic conversation - there's nothing worse than desperation!

Whereas, in a coffee shop I might notice she orders a 'special' so I'll ask her why she likes the drink.

Generally, I'm not 'chatting-up' women, I'm just entering in to conversation.

Some women like to hear chat up lines for the comedic value but I rarely obeserve this as having much lasting merit.

I find it's always best to break the ice with a joke of some sort just avoid anything crass and make sure it's actually funny... Use something appropriate to the situation at hand

I just wait, they speak to me.
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Vidi Vici Veni

I got in touch with my feminine side. She emailed me back saying if I ever contacted her again she'd call the police.

If I see a nice young lady sitting down on a bus/train I'll sit next to her and say "sorry I hope you don't mind me asking but I just know if I don't leave this bus with your number I'll have a really crap day".

@ cagefighterlee ...

Sounds good. What do you do after she slaps you?!

I'm kidding mate.

Seriously, what sort of responses do you get? Presumably usually good?

lol how about chat up lines on internet dating? school me!!!
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francine needn some attention
wilma givn that thank u smooch
ha no im not pinchin lois' tig ol bitties
betty wonderin how the marry she ended up here

Same thing, bbones, you ask for a number, do the crap day thing and if they don't give it to you, there must be something wrong with them, or their connection, or the world, or space (as we know it).

yea but how about the approach? do i have to send a moonwalkin smiley?
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francine needn some attention
wilma givn that thank u smooch
ha no im not pinchin lois' tig ol bitties
betty wonderin how the marry she ended up here

No, only a picture/link with CFL.

haha that will be a knockout for sure
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francine needn some attention
wilma givn that thank u smooch
ha no im not pinchin lois' tig ol bitties
betty wonderin how the marry she ended up here