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Banter
Quick Definition: A manner of communication that is witty and fun and often involves playful teasing. Full Definition: Banter is…
Commonality
Quick Definition: A sharing of features or characteristics in common; possession or manifestation of common attributes between 2 people. Full…
Cocky & Funny (C&F)
Quick Definition: An attitude that is a mix of cockiness (confidence) and a sense of humor, modeled from the behavior…
Mini Cold Read (MCR)
Quick Definition: A “mini” version of a cold read; usually involves a sentence or two about framing the girl’s innate…
The Truth About Routines
Routines, scripts, lines, things to say. Some love ‘em, some hate ‘em, nearly everyone misunderstands them. For those who are…
The Truth About Routines by DJ Fuji
Guest post by DJ Fuji Routines, scripts, lines, things to say. Some love ‘em, some hate ‘em, nearly everyone misunderstands…
Bait, Hook, Reel, Release (BHRR)
Quick Definition: A concept from Mystery best used during A3 (Qualification) and Comfort game to bait the woman to DHV…
How To Pick Up A Shy Girl
Guest post by Get Me The Girl Scenario: “Hey could you do me a favour? Could you get to know…
Push-Pull
Quick Definition: A sense of momentum between 2 people, at times moving forward with an interaction, and at times moving…
Warm-Up Set
Quick Definition: The first few sets that a PUA approaches when he goes sarging, to get into a social mode….
Statement
Quick Definition: A verbal expression from a PUA expressed confidently as if it was a known fact. Statements are expressed…
Reward & Relate
Quick Definition: A conversational technique for genuinely listening to a person, rewarding them when they make a statement, and relating…
Interview Pickup
Quick Definition: A boring date consisting of interview style questions. Full Definition: “Interview pickup” is a somewhat derisive term that…
Female Gurus
FEMALE GURUS
And so the question inevitably comes up…“Why should us men take any of these female guru’s advice, when we all know damn well that women give the worse advice on women?!?” –The typical reaction from PUA Community guys.
Reframe
Quick Definition: To say or do something that alters the context (AKA “frame”) through which someone sees an idea or…
Role Reversal
Quick Definition: The concept of reversing typical female and male gender roles. Also known as “flipping the script”. Full Definition:…
Emotional Tampon
Quick Definition: Also known as “social tampon” or “social circle tampon. A guy (or sometimes a girl) who allows others…
Target
Quick Definition: The girl that the PUA is interested in gaming. Full Definition: A target is a specific girl that…
Hired Gun
Quick Definition: An HB who was hired to work at a venue because of her beauty; often active in restaurants,…
Pickup Podcast (PuP)
Quick Definition: A free podcast that features interviews with pickup gurus and tips on how to improve your game. Full…
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