
At any given club, you’ll see the same thing: gorgeous, dolled up women and the men who attempt to court them. As a twenty-something living in West Los Angeles, I’m all too familiar with the pick-up lines, hollerin’ and Hollywood party scene in general. I see women being courted by all types of men: from the sleazy to the suave. Similarly, I’ve witnessed all the mistakes that men make because they just don’t understand women and how to properly approach us.
The fact of the matter is, women already enter the club scene with the “I-can’t-meet-quality-guys-at-a-bar-or-club” notion. This isn’t always true, but we tend think it is because the sleazy, creepy, awkward, weird, douchebag guys keep approaching us. We always hope some handsome, confident, debonair of a man will sweep us off our feet, but this has yet to happen. So, whether you are shy and awkward guy or a douchebag who realizes you aren’t meeting the right girls, this post is for you.
In general, men and women are at a club for two very different reasons.
Men: to pick up chicks. Period.
Women: to hang out with the girls, drink, dance and maybe meet a decent guy.
Keeping these differences in mind, the following is a short list of common mistakes that men often make which immediately turn women off.
1. Being overly- aggressive.
Men are generally aggressors (“liquid courage” helps too) and that’s a good thing. However, in general, we chicks don’t like the macho-aggressive-guy-facade you put on. Instead, confidence goes a long way. Stand up straight, look us in the eyes (hello, our eyes aren’t down there, they’re up here), speak confidently, don’t mumble and most importantly smile. Remember: There is a fine line between confidence and cockiness. Learn to walk that line.
2. Spitting out those cheesy pick up lines (“How you doin’” a la Joey Tribiani or “Are you from Tennessee, because you’re the only ten I see” etc).
Contrary to popular belief, girls don’t like these awful lines. Just talk to us! We may be all dolled up but we’re still girls. If she sees that you are genuinely interested, you’ve got a better chance of her continuing the conversation. Ask her questions and get to know her. She’ll think YOU are interesting if you act interested in HER.
3. Grabbing us.
Similar to number two, don’t grab us as we’re headed to the ladies’ room thinking you’ve got our attention. That’s not cool; we aren’t pieces of meat. Strike up a conversation, that’s the only way to do it. Plus, you never know if we’ve got an angry-over-6-foot-muscle-building-boyfriend (ouch). Don’t yell things at us as we walk by either. That’s lame.
4. Monopolizing our time.
We came with our girls and in general, want to stay with them. So, let’s chat for a bit and part ways. The little time apart also makes you appear more “mysterious” and
keeps us wondering about you (assuming we’ve had a meaningful connection). Additionally, it makes the conversation seem less coerced and more casual. The club isn’t all that big, we’ll bump into each other again. But please, don’t follow us around because that’s just creepy.
5. Being a wall flower and looking lame.
We aren’t at a junior high dance. We’re at a 21+ club. Act like it. If you’re having a good time (or at least pretending like you are), you put out good vibes. Chicks dig those vibes. If you look lame, chances are you probably are lame. Take a look at the dudes in the GoPro picture slideshow. Those guys are having fun; those guys get the chicks.
6. Absence of breath mints. Self-explanatory.
There you have it fellas. Straight-forward and easy. We aren’t pieces of meat, so don’t treat us like we are. Be genuine, be interesting and have some fun while you’re at it. Who knows where a little conversation and a whole lot of alcohol can lead to. Oh, and buying us a drink or two can’t hurt either.
Ladies, I’m sure you have something to add. What are your biggest turn-offs/turn-ons when it comes to men hollerin’ atcha? Leave a comment and help the boys gain some insight!
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Violet-Mae is guest blogger for GOProductionsLA. She blogs about her female perspective on men, women, dating and relationships. She’s a twenty something livin’ up the party life in Los Angeles. Find her at Cabana clubs on Fridays, Social on Thursdays and the newest restaurants and bars every other day of the week.