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World's Most Successful Chat Up Line: It's Not What You Think

Really?!

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, single men will be doing one of two things.

Staying in with a pizza, because who even cares about that soppy cr** anyway. Or, heading out on the town, hoping to ensnare themselves a single lady.

If this is shaping up to be your Valentine's Day, we can help! (REX)
If this is shaping up to be your Valentine's Day, we can help! (REX)

And if they're out on the pull, you can bet your bottom dollar that there will be some choice chat up lines in use.

Interestingly, "flirtologist" and dating coach Jean Smith claims to have discovered the most successful chat up line in existance - and we'll admit we were rather surprised.

Contrary to some people's beliefs, no "Smile if you want to have sex with me" is not sitting pretty in the number one slot.

According to Jean, using a line that strikes just enough open-ended rapport with the object of your desires is key.

So none of that "did it hurt when you fell from heaven?" nonsense. Instead, choose something a little more unexpected and genuine.

The most successful line is in fact:

"Have you ever tried that kind of apple before?"

Yes, really.

Ask about the apple, go on! [Rex]
Ask about the apple, go on! [Rex]

"British people don’t like intrusion, but they love to be talked to," said Jean, to the Mail Online.

"My clients can be worried about bothering people. I teach you to break these unwritten rules about being polite which make it so hard to meet people."

"Would you be offended if you were at the supermarket and someone asked you: 'Have you ever tried that kind of apple before?'" Jean continued.

"It’s only by trying it in a fun way that you’ll realise people respond really well," she concluded.

Okay, we'll bite, we wouldn't mind an attractive someone-or-other asking us for grocery advice.

But how can we apply this sort of logic to a bar or club situation?

Well, it's difficult - with not an apple nor butternut squash in sight, you're unlikely to fond yourself asking anything particularly surprising.

However, if you take the premise that asking an open-ended question, that isn't remotely sexual or appearance-based and then acting friendly and interested when the person you're talking to responds, then it might just be a sound piece of advice.

How about these:

"That looks like an interesting drink. What is it?" (Jean's suggestion).

"Which cocktail is the best here?"

"Have you seen this DJ before?"

"I just can't remember the name of this song - do you know it?"

Or, "Is there anywhere good to go for dinner round here?" (In the hope they might offer to take you...)

Simple, friendly and non-threatening. It's definietly worth a try, and simply not using a terrible chat up line will probably get you a few extra brownie point soo.

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