Grounding [From Mystery's Lounge — Mystery's classic Grounding article.] I'm sure you've found yourself in a set when you reach the point where your target says, "What do you do?" You either give her your honest but lam…

Bait - Hook - Reel - Release The "Bait—Hook-Reel-Release" metaphor is one that continually resurfaces in study of the game. One way to apply it is in A3. You want to give IOIs to the target, but you don't want to seem t…

"So how do you all know each other?" The line "So how do you all know each other?" is a rather crucial one. (If the set is a boy/girl two-set, try asking "So how long have you guys been together?") Because this question…

The Problem with the 'Who Lies More' Opener by Style Whenever I'm winging workshops, and I go around the room and ask guys what opener they use, half of them say, "Who lies more, men or women?" And then I see them go ou…

The "Have you seen Michelle?" method • The Player has opened a set and has had enough time to pass the social hook point. The Wing approaches the Player. • Player faces Wing and greets him. • Wing says, "Hey man, have y…