How To Get Someone's Phone Number

After you get the person’s name, use it almost immediately. For example, “So, Jen, are you a coffee addict, too?” People love the sound of their own name.

Once a conversation is underway, ask questions so you can do more listening than talking. When allowed to dominate a conversation, a person is more likely to rate the listener as highly interesting.

Don’t linger. After a few minutes, say that you have to rejoin your friends, get back to work, whatever. End the flirting before you run out of things to say.

Before walking away, tell the person you’ve enjoyed chatting and would love to see them again. Hopefully they’ll offer their number.

If the other person doesn’t get the hint, ask straight-up for their phone number. Now go think of what to say when you call!