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How to Avoid Rejection on the Singles Scene. When it comes to putting the moves on someone,
no one can make themselves rejection-proof. But you can increase the odds of a good outcome.
You will need Eye contact A warm smile Cheese Circumspection and dignity. Step 1. Before
approaching someone, try to catch their eye. If they hold your gaze for a moment and then
fiddle with their appearance — like straighten their shoulders or touch their hair — chances
are they’re interested. Ladies, go man-hunting when you’re ovulating. Research shows that
men are subconsciously attracted to women who are in that part of their cycle, which
occurs 12 to 16 days before *** begins. Step 2. If you’ve managed to engage your
crush in a conversation, maintain eye contact. It’s called the “anchoring gaze” and
it fosters feelings of intimacy. Step 3. If there’s any way to work a cheese platter
into the evening, do so. Cheese is chock full of the chemical phenylethylamine, an aphrodisiac.
Cheesy pickup lines, on the other hand, are a turnoff! Step 4. Don’t provide too much
information upfront. Ex-lovers, copious numbers of pets, prison stints, and radical weight
loss procedures are best left for another time. Step 5. If it becomes obvious that the
person you’re chatting up is not interested in you — their eyes are wandering; they’re
grunting one-word responses; they’re not smiling — say, “It was nice meeting you,”
and move on. Did you know People who meet in fear-inducing situations are more likely
to find each other attractive.