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.

Opener Types:

Blow Out Opener

Quick Definition: An opener designed to blow the artist out in order for him to practice being comfortable with rejection….
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…
Functional Opener

Quick Definition: An opener that has a specific purpose within the given situation. Full Definition: In addition to having a…
Improvisational Opener

Quick Definition: Similar to a situational opener, except that it contains elements of drama and “make believe” in the opening…
Kino Opener

Quick Definition: Approaching and opening a girl without words, via body language and kino. Full Definition: Getting a girl’s attention…
Opinion Opener

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

Quick Definition: A type of opener that creates a “shock” emotion from the target, both IOI and negging the target…
Situational Opener

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

Quick Definition: A creative way of opening a girl, or getting her attention without other people being aware of it….

Specific PUA Openers:

“Do I Look Gay?” Opener

Original Author: AceOfHearts Preferably used with a wing and with a game-show host/party host attitude. [a] “I need your honest opinion…
“Girls Fighting Outside!” Opener

Original Author: Mystery did you see those two girls fighting outside? Like right outside the club… With great enthusiasm… “OMG!… did…
“Glasses On or Off?” Opener

Approach Girls – Glasses off (take glasses off)26 – Glasses on (put glasses on)26 – What do you guys think…
“Hi I am an asshole…” Opener

…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…” Opener

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

By Tyler Durden I’m lost… I can’t find my friends and I’m scared… Remember when we were kids and you…
“Who Lies More?” Opener

(Chris Rock version) Hey guys, I need a female opinion… who lies more Guys or Girls??………. The way I see…
“You are SO… in my way” Opener

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?” Opener

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

Credit: Tim from RSD On boot camps, Tim suddenly decided to reverse the role of the students with him, the…
Apocalypse Opener

This is a short opener based on creating instant attraction due to the ballsy nature of the opener. The follow-up…
Blind Date Opener

Walk up to a girl or a group of girls. (no guys in the group preferred you will know what…
Cologne Opener

Originally from Mystery Method In a mall put on a different cologne on each wrist and ask girls which one…
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…
David Bowie Opener

Originally from Tyler Durden Simple stuff, always opens. “Guys, do girls think that David Bowie is hot?” They’ll talk about…
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 Opener

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…
Drug Dealer Opener

Used with a wing at night, with funny, just-got-done-laughing tonality. “Hey, I need your opinion on something…does my friend here…
ESP Routine (Mystery)

Originally by Mystery Walk up to a girl and say, “Do you believe in ESP?” Remember to SMILE or you…
Fashion Tip Opener

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

FAT ELVIS (Wilder) Hey guys, if you were going to hire an Elvis impersonator for your friend’s birthday party, would…
Female Roommates Opener

Originally by Tenmagnet and TylerDurden I’ve been offered this *SWEET* place in (x place).. I want to live there, *BUT*……..
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…
Introduction Opener

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

Originally by iijjjji PUA: (grab unsuspecting SHB by the arm and point at a random dude) “OMG, that guy is…
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…
Khaki Opener

Originally posted by a member called superfly on the forums Hey, guys, my friends and I were making fun of…
My Little Pony Opener

Original Author: Jlaix “Hey, guys… remember that shit ‘My Little Pony’? Well, I was thinkin about this today, and I can’t…
Neg Opener

Quick Definition: An opener that itself contains a neg (backhanded compliment) intended to bring the girl down a notch, delivery in…
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…
Plant and Stare Opener

Original Author: 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…
Sexy Monkey Opener

Originally by Tenmagnet Do you think Curious George is a sexy monkey? ‘Cuz my little cousin was watching Curious George…
Simpsons Opener

Originally by Gunwitch Hey do you ever watch The Simpsons? Why has Marge never left Homer, I mean she’s a…
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…
Sincere Compliment Opener

Original Author: Papa “Hey…are you someone confident to accept a sincere compliment?!!!” “Hee…hee. Sure.” “Cooool. Me too!! Hey, you go first….
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 Engagement Opener

Original post by Gambler This opener creates drama, and is very effective in getting the whole attention of the group,…
The Jealous Cat

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

Original post by Gambler This is an indirect opener which works really well for day game.“Hey guys, I need your…
The Simpsons Opener

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

Original Author: Jlaix “Hey guys. I’m doing a poll. Which is superior… which do the ladies prefer more… THUG LOVIN’? or……
Two-Part Kiss Opener

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

Original Author: Gambler I just created a Valentine’s Day themed opener which you can use for the next few weeks! Seasonal…
Valentines Day Openers

“Hey… Did you get my card?? You can deliver this with a big jokey smile, or with over-the-top conspiritorial seriousness….