First impressions are vitally important so to give you a better chance of success this guide to picking up women will help. You can't make a good first impression five minutes after you've seen or been introduced to each other! Some people will tell you there's actually a three second rule so bear that in mind.

Three seconds is not long so how can you impress her in that time or at least get her interested in finding out more? As with most things preparation and groundwork are the first things to consider. Make the best of yourself by dressing smartly, being well groomed and using good aftershave.

So now you are looking good, smelling good and making a statement about yourself you've got to actually begin approaching women. First off learn to smile at women in a way that's natural and not forced. It's not so easy to smile if you're feeling low and using an aid such as alcohol isn't the answer either so make sure you're in a happy frame of mind, whatever works for you. Then practice and be ready for the fact that some will not smile back, maybe they're involved and don't want to give you the come on, just accept the fact some will, some won't, it doesn't say anything about you or your attractiveness.

You probably don't need a guide to picking up women to tell you there's no point smiling at the back of someone's head so get in front of them if possible, the side at worst, as soon as you get eye contact, smile and say something. Perhaps not quite anything, but say something before the chance disappears. Don't resort to "what's a nice girl like you..." kind of line or "do you come here often?" You don't have to be [the most original comedian|a comedian|a brilliant comic] alive, although making her laugh would be a big step in the right direction, but at least be natural and confident. Say something that's pertinent to the place or what's happening, what could be more normal and less threatening than that?

Keep the conversation going at all costs, awkward silences are embarrassing and you definitely don't want that. It's not difficult to keep the conversation going however with a few easy techniques. Ask her something that can't be answered with a yes no answer, such as "what do you think about?" when she's answered follow up on what she said and when that has been exhausted have a new topic lined up. Ask her about herself and do listen to her answers. Once you know a bit about her and so long as you like her then you can talk a bit about yourself. Don't spill all the beans, leave some mystery so she has a reason to see you another time and having found out about her first you can be selective about what you tell her in order to position yourself as someone she's going to get along with.

So there it is a simple easy to follow and logical first guide to picking up women.