Pick Up Artist Lingo

PUA Openers

Openers are what PUAs use to get conversations started with the women they're interested in. PUA openers can range from a simple "hello" delivered with a cocky smile, to elaborate stories crafted to get their targets interested in them. Below is a list of PUA openers, both specific techniques, as well as general categories of openers that pick up artists use to get into set.

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Opener Types:
  • Canned Opener

    Quick Definition: A memorized and practiced opener that a PUA uses repeatedly to open sets and start an interaction. Full…

  • Compliment Opener

    Quick Definition: A sincere and unique compliment used to start a conversation with a girl of the PUA’s interest. Full…

  • Direct Opener

    Quick Definition: An opening line or statement that conveys direct interest in the target or set. Full Definition: Direct openers…

  • Flopsy

    Quick Definition: An opener where the PUA comments on something that a woman is about to focus on. Full Definition:…

  • Focus Opener

    Quick Definition: A type of opener where a PUA starts a conversation by talking about something that the woman is…

  • Improvisational Opener

    Quick Definition: An improvisational opener is similar to a situational opener, except that it contains elements of drama and make…

  • Opinion Opener

    Quick Definition: A type of opener used to start a conversation by eliciting a woman or a set for their…

  • Situational Opener

    Quick Definition: An impromptu opener where the PUA draws upon something that is going around him in order to start…

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Specific PUA Openers:
  • "Are You Shy?" Opener

    Are you shy? Because I’ve been here all night and you haven’t even come over to talk to me.

  • "You're a Herd" Opener

    Originally from Jeffy, the “you’re a herd” opener is a slightly quirky, witty and smart opener. PUA: “You’re a HERD!”…

  • 80s Dog Opener

    Summary: Hey guys, I need a quick opinion about something. My friend just got two puppies, a Pug and a…

  • Dating for Dummies Opener

    Go find the Dating for Dummies book. It’s bright yellow and black. Find the page that has “NEVER USE THESE…

  • Dental Floss Opener

    A classic field-tested way to open a set. Keep in mind that this one may be played out by all…

  • Drink DHV

    Open the first set by saying: “hold this up for a sec, thanx..”Leave your drink in one of the girls…

  • Drug Dealer Opener

    “Hey, I need your opinion on something…does my friend here look like a drug dealer?” (chicks usually either laugh or…

  • Fashion Tip Opener

    An original and highly underrated opener by kooper.Open a girl by telling them how they would look even better to…

  • G-string Opener

    Hey girls, I need female opinion on something..please give me some advice…My friend totally fucked up his relationship with his…

  • Glasses On or Off?

    Approach Girls – Glasses off (take glasses off)26 – Glasses on (put glasses on)26 – What do you guys think…

  • Hi I am an asshole…

    …Will you be my friend though?If she says “yes”, you are in.If she says “no”, agree and say, “yeah, I…

  • I'm Lost…

    PUA: “I’m lost… I can’t find my friends and I’m scared… Remember when we were kids and you could just…

  • Introduction Opener

    This opener will only work if you already have social proof and have a good, friendly vibe. PUA: (grab unsuspecting…

  • Jealous Girlfriend Opinion Opener

    This is a well known opener in the community. You ask a girl about her opinion about relationships, breakups, and…

  • Khaki Opener

    “Hey, guys, my friends and I were making fun of some frat boys, and got into an argument…is khaki a…

  • Picking Up Chicks Opener

    Simply open with “Hi, we’re picking up chicks”. The vibe control must be cocky and funny and slightly non reaction…

  • Pimp Names Opener

    PUA: Hi Guys, I’m coming up with a pimp name for myself, which is better: “d-licious dogg”? or “deacon dr. rockafella”?Follow-up:…

  • Plant and Stare Opener

    by Tyler Durden My favourite opener lately is to just walk up to girls and just stop. Like plant myself…

  • Seattle GF Opener

    Credit: TD “Hey guys, I need an opinion. My friend met this girl in Seattle, and they really hit it…

  • Sincere Compliment Opener

    “Hey…are you someone confident to accept a sincere compliment?!!!””Hee…hee. Sure.” or “Cool” (Calibrate depending on your perceived social value)”Cooool. Me…

  • Sincere Compliment Opener

    Developed by RSD, this opener goes something like this: Papa: Hey…are you someone confident to accept a sincere compliment?Hot Aussie…

  • Tatoo Opener

    PUA: Hey guys, would you ever get a Tattoo? Here’s the deal…my nineteen-year-old sister wants to get her boyfriends name…

  • The Jealous Cat

    My friend has been going out with a girl for about three months and they get along really well, they…

  • The Simpsons Opener

    Credit: Gunwitch Hey do you ever watch The Simpsons? Why has Marge never left Homer, I mean she’s a sexy…

  • Two-Part Kiss Opener

    By Style (Neil Strauss) If a guy is dating a girl, and she goes out to a bar… and gets…

  • You are SO… in my way

    One of the biggest problems guys have in opening is giving too much value away to the girl, or conveying…

  • You think I'd look sexier if I was wearing that?

    Find the strangest dressed guy in the club and ask this one. This opener uses style, the gay factor and…