cat string theory
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Cat String Theory
Quick Definition: A foundational theme in MM that illustrates how people value things more when they work for it and…
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…
Push-Pull
Quick Definition: A sense of momentum between 2 people, at times moving forward with an interaction, and at times moving…
Roll Off
Quick Definition: A physical move of the PUA’s body to convey active disinterest or waning interest towards a group or…
Takeaway
Quick Definition: A takeaway is a permanent roll off, where the PUA disengages from the target or group after hooking…
Intermittence
Quick Definition: Randomly rewarding good behavior as to create a pattern of behavior in a subject that is permanent later…
Qualification
Quick Definition: To screen for desired qualities in an HB through asking questions or otherwise testing her. Also used in…
Active Disinterest
Quick Definition: Actively engaging a target, while conveying indifference to her beauty or any attraction to her. Full Definition: Active…
Disqualification (DQ)
Quick Definition: An indirect statement or signal to the target that makes her believe the PUA is not a potential…
Frame Control
Quick Definition: Controlling the frame which a target or group uses to interpret a specific event or situation. Full Definition:…
Kino Steps
Quick Definition: The progression of kino escalation as established by known patterns of waypoints. Full Definition: Specific to many kino…
Freeze Out
Quick Definition: The deliberate but casual ignoring of an HB. Full Definition: Freeze outs can occur in set, such as…
Eject & Explain (E&E)
Quick Definition: When the PUA ejects while still leaving the target with the opportunity to change the situation and get…
Comfort
Quick Definition: The middle stage of seduction in the Mystery Method, where the girl is already attracted to you and…
Conversational Jujitsu
Quick Definition: Various techniques from Juggler for navigating and controlling the flow of a conversation. Full Definition: Conversational jujitsu is…
Cocky & Funny (C&F)
Quick Definition: An attitude that is a mix of cockiness (confidence) and a sense of humor, modeled from the behavior…
Commonality
Quick Definition: A sharing of features or characteristics in common; possession or manifestation of common attributes between 2 people. Full…
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…
Jealousy Plotline
Quick Definition: A tactic designed to get an HB more invested in the PUA by developing a jealousy story with…
Opener
Quick Definition: A statement, question, or story that a PUA says upon first approaching a target or set to engage…
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