Witty ice breaker lines

We both have something in common, we do not know each other and do not know what to say
 
What are you drinking? If you threw it away then I could get you another
 
This is a one liner without humor

If she is alone

"She was not doing much when I saw her just standing there, all alone, while holding up the universe"

I have done that line with a woman who I knew, that was giving was giving positive signals whenever we met . Then I saw her standing alone and I felt she was waiting for me to come over. I slowly walked over thinking of what to say, better than hello, and that came out. Worked very well but it was not cold as there had been signals. If she had not known me it could have fallen flat depending on the her intelligence and if she was interested. But, because I was interested I said it, if I was not interested I would not as it is a signal I am interested.

If you do not get it I will explain "while holding up the universe" means I think she has beauty
 
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We both have something in common, we do not know each other and do not know what to say

Good one liners have humor. Are this better?

We both have something in common, you do not what I am going to say and neither do I.
 
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I often wonder about a lady being so swayed by an opening line.
Maybe overrated.
I remember a retired, known but not overly well known sports athlete was hosting a meet and greet (maybe a book signing or something) at a bar and he'd been chatting away, then got up to go get a drink at the bar as some middle aged woman about his age was having a drink alone at the bar and she looked at him and he innocently said "hi - are you here for me?" And she responded "I don't know - am i?" LOL
 
I often wonder about a lady being so swayed by an opening line.
Maybe overrated.
I remember a retired, known but not overly well known sports athlete was hosting a meet and greet (maybe a book signing or something) at a bar and he'd been chatting away, then got up to go get a drink at the bar as some middle aged woman about his age was having a drink alone at the bar and she looked at him and he innocently said "hi - are you here for me?" And she responded "I don't know - am i?" LOL

Overated when a simple hello would do but they still have their value
 
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Overated when a simple hello would do but they still have their value
Agreed. But many blokes beclown themselves and get instantly binned as loser with a too hokey line lol.
However, i reckon youre right as the basic issue of the approach and first impression very important.
 
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I think stock "witty" one-liners are probably terrible.
I guess you could pull one off in a way that made fun of yourself for using one.
Otherwise, I would think making something up relevant to the actual situation would be much better.
 
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I think stock "witty" one-liners are probably terrible.
I guess you could pull one off in a way that made fun of yourself for using one.
Otherwise, I would think making something up relevant to the actual situation would be much better.


One liners to open a conversation are a good idea as they can break the ice with humor, but stay away from corn or anything sexy or just say hello.

More important, by far, is your ability to engage in a solid conversation or your witty one liner will soon betray your lack of real wit

Watching late night talk show hosts gives you a template for a witty and lively conversation. Daytime talk shows do not
 
I have a rare disease where I have to buy the prettiest girl in the bar a drink or I die!!! Are you willing to save a life?