217086 371 Food & Drink Drinking true Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:34:14 -0800 DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, drink, drinking, alcohol, booze, beer, bar, pub, pick, up, girl, woman, buy, stranger, don't, know, do, not, someone How To Buy a Drink For a Woman You Don't Know http://www.howcast.com/videos/217086-How-To-Buy-A-Drink-For-A-Woman-You-Dont-Know http://www.howcast.com/videos/217086-How-To-Buy-A-Drink-For-A-Woman-You-Dont-Know/edit approved 1 Leanne_Shear http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 136 80828 4774 0 Step Choose the bar or club Choose a bar or club that’s both lively and populated with more women than men. Good options include wine bars and mellow lounges.

]]> 80829 4775 0 Step Smile When you spot the right woman, make eye contact and smile slightly, avoiding a big grin.

]]> 80830 4776 0 Tip Leave the cheesy pickup lines at home.

]]> 80831 4777 0 Step Pay attention Pay attention: Is she giving off the “don’t talk to me” vibe? Is she wearing a wedding band? If so, move on.

]]> 80832 4778 0 Step Send drink through bartender If you decide she’s amenable, send the cocktail through the bartender. Keeping your distance—at least at first—will make her feel more comfortable.

]]> 80833 4779 0 Step Buy whatever she's drinking Don’t send her a shot of whisky if she’s sipping wine. Buy whatever she’s already drinking.

]]> 80834 4780 0 Tip If possible, upgrade. If she’s drinking well vodka or house wine, take the liberty of switching her to something on a higher shelf.

]]> 80835 4781 0 Step Don't be pushy Don’t be pushy. If she accepts your drink, nod, and wait a bit before going over to say hello. Better yet, stay put until she comes and thanks you in person!

]]> 80836 4782 0 Fact Studies have linked personality traits and cocktail choice. Red wine drinkers tend to be mature and organized; vodka imbibers are fashionistas; tequila aficionados are free spirits; and beer drinkers are low maintenance.

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