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Approach Priming
Quick Definition: The idea of priming and preparing for an approach in order to set it up for the highest…
Nonversation
Quick Definition: A boring, curt conversation where one person is not genuinely interested, and is thus not paying attention or…
Norming
Quick Definition: A body language technique used to determine the natural response of a person to a specific scenario. In scientific experiments, referred…
Shit Test
Quick Definition: AKA Shit Tests. Often unconscious (and sometimes conscious) tests that women throw at men in order to quickly…
Indicator of Disinterest (IOD)
Quick Definition: A sign or signal from an HB that conveys disinterest. Full Definition: IODs are subtle, and sometimes not-so-subtle,…
Sinn (Jonathan Lee)
Sinn was a Ex-Mystery student and also taught as a master instructor for Love Systems before branching out on his…
Neg Theory
Quick Definition: A unique technique developed by Mystery that involves conveying active disinterest in a HB9+ target for the purpose…
Negative Body Language
Quick Definition: The art of non-verbal communication that expresses a person’s disinterest in another person. Full Definition: In Tao of Badass,…
Active Disqualification
Quick Definition: Actively acknowledging and interacting with a target, and also disqualifying yourself as a potential suitor in the process….
Freeze Out
Quick Definition: The deliberate but casual ignoring of an HB. Full Definition: Freeze outs can occur in set, such as…
Propinquity / Propinquity Effect
Quick Definition: The tendency of people to form social bonds and engage in relationships the closer they are in proximity. Full…
Breaking Rapport
Quick Definition: The act of actively disagreeing or breaking existing rapport with a girl, for the purposes of showing individual dominance…
Air Traffic Control
Credit: Ryan Jaunzemis Quick Definition: Where one wing notifies others of incoming targets and any useful information for the sarge prior…
Compliance Test (CT)
Quick Definition: When delivered by a woman a compliance test is a small request or series of requests that a…
Body Language Clusters
Quick Definition: A cluster of body language signals that combine to give the social artist a good pattern and idea of…
Social Context
Quick Definition: The context of a particular social situation that dictates a certain meta frame or foundation for a particular situation,…
Indicator of Interest (IOI)
Quick Definition: A sign or signal from an HB that conveys attraction. Full Definition: IOIs are conscious, and often unconscious…
Compliance Momentum
Quick Definition: The momentum that is created as a result of having the target jump through progressively larger and more…
Honey Trap
Quick Definition: A false representation of replication/survival value by a girl to seduce a man for his value, which is…
Pings & Pongs
Quick Definition: The various messages people send and receive from each other, in a conscious and unconscious manner. Full Definition:…
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