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You might startle her if you begin talking without warning, so it’s good to open with something along the lines of “Excuse me, but I saw you walk by a few minutes ago, and just wanted to say ‘hi’. . . “ and go from there. If you don’t feel comfortable starting with “excuse me,” try making a brief comment about something in the surrounding area.  If you are standing in front of a restaurant, you might say “Something smells good, doesn’t it?” If a bus just drove off leaving a person behind at the stop, you might remark “TriMet, right?” and give her a knowing glance. Better yet, try for a compliment that invites some kind of explanation or response.  Is she wearing an interesting hat?  Say “Cool hat, where did you get it?.”  Does she have a unique hair color?  Try: “Your hair is amazing, what would you call that shade?”  Is she sporting the t-shirt of your favorite band?  Tell her that it's one of your favorites and ask her if she saw their show at the last (awesome) venue. Crass compliments about butts and sexiness will offend many women, so it’s best to avoid them. 55 % of human communication is visual, and another 38% is vocal, so your body language and how you speak are both far more important than anything you actually have to say.  Smile and maintain eye contact. Stand confidently, with your chest out and shoulders back. Begin with your body turned slightly away from her, then turn your body towards her when you she says something engaging or amusing to show your increased interest. Try to keep the pitch of your voice low, and resist the temptation to speak too quickly. Try to stay in the conversation for two full minutes, even if you fear the conversation is boring.  Talk about the weather, or current events.  Ask her if she did anything fun over the weekend, or if she’s seen the newest Marvel flick.  It doesn’t matter what you say, so long as you keep her talking.  The longer the conversation goes on, the better your chances are of making a connection.  You should probably aim to keep talking for a good five to ten minutes before asking for her number.    Pay attention to the conversational clues she gives you.  If she switches topics, do it too. If a girl is interested in you, she is going to help you out and do her part to keep the conversation rolling. If you are doing all the work, it’s probably not going well, and you should prepare to walk away gracefully. If your initial conversation has gone well, go ahead and take the next step.  You aren’t going to get to know everything about each other right there in the middle of the street.  Ask her for her number, and let her know that you’ll be calling or texting her soon.  Then tell her how happy you are to have met her, and let her get on with her day. If you have some free time, you could invite her to walk with you for a bit, or sit down for a cup of coffee, but the anticipation of having to wait to get to know you more can often work to your advantage, so don’t prolong it too long. Oftentimes, the girl that you approach simply won’t be interested in you.  In some cases, especially if your approach was awkward or inadvertently threatening, she may be frightened, irritated by, or even angry at your advance.  Be mindful of the signals she gives off, and always be respectful.  If the woman fails to respond, does not return your smile, or looks away when you attempt eye contact, she is probably not interested and is trying to be polite about it.  Take the hint and move on! If she turns away, or walks off, do not try to follow her, just let her go and don’t take it personally. If she says something rude to you, don’t retaliate.  Remember that YOU are the one who tried to intrude on her life uninvited, not the other way around. If you feel like you have to say something, say “I’m sorry to have bothered you,” or “Have a great day!” and leave it at that. Sexual harassment laws vary by region, but in most places, making unwanted sexual advances towards another person is a criminal offense.   Keep your interactions with the girls you try to pick up respectful and polite. Don’t say anything to a girl you just met that you wouldn’t tell in front of your grandmother or a priest ! Back away at the first sign of disinterest.

summary: When you catch up to the girl, first excuse yourself to get her attention. Try breaking the ice with a casual comment about your surroundings. Pay her a specific compliment. Focus on nonverbal communication. Keep the conversation going, but only if it seems welcome. Ask for her number. Know when you’re beat, or when your advance is unwelcome. Be aware of the line between a friendly pick-up attempt and sexual harassment, and do not cross it.


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Look for a small switch or lever under or behind your rearview mirror. By switching this lever, you can change your rearview mirror to its night setting. With this setting on, the headlights from the cars driving behind you will appear much dimmer, and they are less likely to produce glare while driving at night. If your car doesn't have self-dimming mirrors, then you may want to replace your mirrors with self-dimming ones, or look into getting a car that has these already. You will need to go to your car dealership or auto mechanic to have this checked. Having your headlights properly aligned will help you see better while driving at night. It will help other cars see you better at night as well. Have your headlight alignment checked once a year. To properly align your side mirrors, rest your head against the driver seat's window. Adjust the mirror outwards until you can see your car's rear corner. Then, lean to the other side until your head is in the center of the car. Adjust your other mirror until you can see the rear corner on the other side of your car. Having your side mirrors properly aligned helps reduce glare while driving at night, as well as blind spots. Having the lights on inside your car can exacerbate glare, making it even more difficult to see. If you have to, only use these lights for a couple of seconds while driving at night.
summary: Use your rearview mirror's night setting. Make sure your headlights are aligned properly. Check the alignment of your side mirrors. Keep you interior lights off.