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I've got a good one - but it takes real balls, and requires a bar (also chances are high of it going wrong - so probably best to build up to it for a few more weeks, I'll post it so you have it in mind anyway)

You should do this anyway - it is a huge confidence booster (if it works of course).

Pick a cute girl - she has to be on her own, preferrably standing (if you are "above" her when you do this it's a bit overbearing). As soon as you spot her (leaving it 10 mins will just look creepy :)) walk up to her and say "hi, hows it going" (her: "hi, err fine"), "what are you doing later?" (her, probably: "not much"), "Do you want to come home with me?".

Say it seriously (but not creepy serious) and lightly (dont laugh or smirk) as if you were asking about the weather. And then just wait (if she says "what?" just smile, it's crucial not to add anything else). Chances are she will say no (getting a slap is very unlikely). Whatever she says just carry on the conversation as if nothing ever happened ("cool, im justin. who are you?" offer hand to shake, "sweet - when did you get here?" etc etc.). She might just walk off. If that happens just ignore her - chances are she will come back.

To "win" the challenge you have to buy her a drink (if you got up the balls to ask her this wont be even an issue).(warning buying the drink will more than likely put her off a bit).

(and, yes, I've done this - it's great if your feeling like a confidence boost! It works as a boost because there is no way they can say yes - so even a no is a result. Just asking the question is worth a million :))




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