# TruePisces' Flirting Workshop - Come One, Come All **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 1, 2001, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truepisces-flirting-workshop-come-one-come-all/60347 "2001-04-01T06:06:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 12
**Author:** ![TruePisces](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/truepisces/32/13628_2.png) [@TruePisces](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruePisces)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truepisces-flirting-workshop-come-one-come-all/60347/221 "2001-04-03T03:39:26Z")
One last round before I head to bed… (I wasn’t gonna do this, I was just gonna go to bed, but I have a feeling that will only make things WORSE in the morning instead of better…) So… > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Verrain \* > \*\*I am always pleased to perform extra credit projects. Is this to be an oral exam? Will I need any special equipment? \*\* Bring everything you’ve got. You never know just what you’ll need. My exams are always a surprise. ---
**Author:** ![TruePisces](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/truepisces/32/13628_2.png) [@TruePisces](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruePisces)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truepisces-flirting-workshop-come-one-come-all/60347/222 "2001-04-03T03:43:05Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Robot Arm \* > \*\*Ten days ago you’d never heard of it, and now you can’t live without it. \*\* Oh, I dunno. I think it’s more about the person using it than it is about the object itself… I mean, it’s not like I can just set it there and have my fun… It’s the skill of the person on the controls… ---
**Author:** ![TruePisces](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/truepisces/32/13628_2.png) [@TruePisces](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruePisces)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truepisces-flirting-workshop-come-one-come-all/60347/223 "2001-04-03T03:48:34Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by LindyHopper \* > \*\*OK, **TP** , this is it. You’ve said, more than once, that you’d get back to me. For one reason or another, we’ve never really progressed beyond the initial flirting stage. I’m (understandably, in my view at least) a little frustrated about this. So, my secret weapon… > > How YOU doin’? > [sub]OK, it was my first time for that. Was it OK? Response-worthy?[/sub] > \*\* Oh, most **definitely** response-worthy. And I’m glad you finally made it in. I was wondering where you’d gone off to… Thought maybe we hadn’t timed things right one time too many, and you decided to give up on me. I guess I’m going to have to go a **long** way to make that up to you. Maybe some one on one tutoring in my private office? 😉 And in answer to your question… I dunno… you tell me. 😃 [sub]Now I’m REALLY going to bed. I promise I’ll get all responses in the morning, so don’t anyone think I’m running away from you. I’m just TIRED!!![/sub] ---
**Author:** ![LindyHopper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ebca7d/32.png) [@LindyHopper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LindyHopper)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truepisces-flirting-workshop-come-one-come-all/60347/224 "2001-04-03T04:00:01Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by TruePisces \* > **Thought maybe we hadn’t timed things right one time too many, and you decided to give up on me.** Give up? Me? Never! 🙂 > [@](#): > > **I guess I’m going to have to go a long way to make that up to you. Maybe some one on one tutoring in my private office? 😉** Umm…err… OK! :gulp: Jeez, could I _be_ any more tongue-tied? :slaps self in face: > [@](#): > > **And in answer to your question… I dunno… you tell me. 😃** Pretty darn good, from where I sit… Down here on the floor… In front of your chair… **TP**!!! You’re not wearing underwear! [sub]Nice skirt, by the way.[/sub] So, what’s the punishment for looking up your professor’s skirt, anyway? 😉 [sub]And when do I get it?[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![Verrain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/46a35a/32.png) [@Verrain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Verrain)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truepisces-flirting-workshop-come-one-come-all/60347/225 "2001-04-03T04:19:58Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by TruePisces \* > \*\*One last round before I head to bed… (I wasn’t gonna do this, I was just gonna go to bed, but I have a feeling that will only make things WORSE in the morning instead of better…) So… > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by Verrain \* > > \*\*I am always pleased to perform extra credit projects. Is this to be an oral exam? Will I need any special equipment? \*\* > > Bring everything you’ve got. You never know just what you’ll need. My exams are always a surprise. \*\* I do so love surprises! 🙂 :Verrain saunters into the office with a sensual smile and small leather case.: ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truepisces-flirting-workshop-come-one-come-all/60347/226 "2001-04-03T04:21:22Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by TruePisces \* > Oh, I dunno. I think it’s more about the person using it than it is about the object itself… I mean, it’s not like I can just set it there and have my fun… It’s the skill of the person on the controls… Now if only there was someplace you could order _that_ by mail. ---
**Author:** ![moi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@moi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/moi)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truepisces-flirting-workshop-come-one-come-all/60347/227 "2001-04-03T04:39:04Z")
_ **moi** makes her move to the head of the class…breezes past **TP** and snags her keys while she’s occupied with **Lindy** …unlocks the headmistress’ office and slips in…eyes widen at the displays on the nearby bookshelf_ ---
**Author:** ![Gozu\_Tashoya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7993a0/32.png) [@Gozu\_Tashoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gozu_Tashoya)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truepisces-flirting-workshop-come-one-come-all/60347/228 "2001-04-03T05:30:05Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by TruePisces \* > This is somewhat an open class… lots of assistant professors wandering around the room… some people that just sit and listen to the advice and watch the lab work. Take whichever path you choose. And, _ALWAYS_, questions are welcome. > > So which study method do you prefer? And you have your choice of the professors to learn from. \*\* Um, I think I’ll go the Q&A route (we can always change it to the T&A route later, right?) for now. After all, it’s this pesky RL stuff that’s bothering me. So too questions for now. Question #1) Somebody mentioned the following flirt progression: eye contact -\> smile -\> go up and lay on the charm. Now, I can look at people, and smile at 'em even, but once it’s time to make my move, I’m paralyzed by a sudden, irrational and, well, paralyzing fear. Consider it extreme stagefright. How do I get rid of that? Question #2) ::points:: What the hell is _that_ and where is it supposed to go? ---
**Author:** ![Gozu\_Tashoya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7993a0/32.png) [@Gozu\_Tashoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gozu_Tashoya)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truepisces-flirting-workshop-come-one-come-all/60347/229 "2001-04-03T05:34:37Z")
Er… ::Points:: ---
**Author:** ![Cyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a88e4f/32.png) [@Cyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cyn)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truepisces-flirting-workshop-come-one-come-all/60347/230 "2001-04-03T05:46:19Z")
There is a saying----a good man is hard to find…or is it the other way around? Hmmm. What do _you_ think? ---
**Author:** ![Weirddave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/919ad9/32.png) [@Weirddave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weirddave)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 6:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truepisces-flirting-workshop-come-one-come-all/60347/231 "2001-04-03T06:02:28Z")
I think that both are absolutely true. Would you care to retire so we can do a little more reasearch on the toipc and figure out which one is better? ---
**Author:** ![UncleBill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d26b3c/32.png) [@UncleBill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBill)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 6:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truepisces-flirting-workshop-come-one-come-all/60347/232 "2001-04-03T06:04:17Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by moi \* > \*\*_ **moi** makes her move to the head of the class…breezes past **TP** and snags her keys while she’s occupied with **Lindy** …unlocks the headmistress’ office and slips in…eyes widen at the displays on the nearby bookshelf_ \*\* ::slipping off the bookshelf:: Glad you like it! Now you can look, but you must touch! House rules! ---
**Author:** ![UncleBill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d26b3c/32.png) [@UncleBill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBill)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truepisces-flirting-workshop-come-one-come-all/60347/233 "2001-04-03T06:07:34Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Cyn \* > \*\*There is a saying----a good man is hard to find…or is it the other way around? Hmmm. What do _you_ think? \*\* I think we’ll get along FAMOUSLY (like Tommy Lee and Pamela!) ---
**Author:** ![Cyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a88e4f/32.png) [@Cyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cyn)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truepisces-flirting-workshop-come-one-come-all/60347/234 "2001-04-03T06:11:22Z")
I just love research----one learns so much… ---
**Author:** ![Cyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a88e4f/32.png) [@Cyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cyn)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truepisces-flirting-workshop-come-one-come-all/60347/235 "2001-04-03T06:13:27Z")
What else could we become famous for? ---
**Author:** ![Cumber](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b5ac83/32.png) [@Cumber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cumber)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truepisces-flirting-workshop-come-one-come-all/60347/236 "2001-04-03T06:13:33Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by TruePisces \* > \*\*So are you wanting RL pointers or OL pointers? Tell me where you need some guidance, and I’ll make sure you get whatever help that can be provided (as well as all the flirt practice partners you can imagine, at least OL!) \*\* Err, both! Especially, how the hell do you initiate the flirt as opposed to merely flirting back? _gets out his notebook and gazes intently at the more experienced flirters (well, mostly the female ones it’s true :)), waiting for any peals of wisdom that might might drift his way_ I’m also waiting to see if there’s a good answer to **KKBattousai** ’s stagefright question. ---
**Author:** ![Arden\_Ranger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b487fb/32.png) [@Arden\_Ranger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arden_Ranger)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truepisces-flirting-workshop-come-one-come-all/60347/237 "2001-04-03T06:18:28Z")
:: wanders in from the coffeeshop and looks around the class :: Don’t forget, class. Hands on research is the best way to learn! ---
**Author:** ![UncleBill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d26b3c/32.png) [@UncleBill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBill)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truepisces-flirting-workshop-come-one-come-all/60347/238 "2001-04-03T06:20:11Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Cyn \* > \*\*What else could we become famous for? \*\* Perhaps you’ve heard of Romeo and Juliet? Antony and Cleopatra? Puppy love compared to the passion and lust we could feel and display for all the world to amaze at. Old women would weep at our desire for one another, remembering the love of their lives. Traffic would stop, and the poeple would stare, in wonderment at the depth of our committment, the strength of our bonds, and the gaze we hold only for one another. We could be famous for THAT! ---
**Author:** ![Tequila\_Mockingbird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/41988e/32.png) [@Tequila\_Mockingbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tequila_Mockingbird)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truepisces-flirting-workshop-come-one-come-all/60347/239 "2001-04-03T06:22:17Z")
[QUOTE] \*Originally posted by KKBattousai \* \*\* > [@](#): > > - > > Um, I think I’ll go the Q&A route (we can always change it to the T&A route later, right?) for now. After all, it’s this pesky RL stuff that’s bothering me. So too questions for now. > > Question #1) Somebody mentioned the following flirt progression: eye contact -\> smile -\> go up and lay on the charm. Now, I can look at people, and smile at 'em even, but once it’s time to make my move, I’m paralyzed by a sudden, irrational and, well, paralyzing fear. Consider it extreme stagefright. How do I get rid of that? > \*\* Actually KK, admitting you’re nervous isn’t a bad thing. “I’ve been sitting over there trying to work up the nerve to come over here and talk to you. Kinda silly, huh?” [sub]Sort of how I’ve been watching this thread for the past few days.[/sub] I used to try making a joke to iniate a flirt but that never seemed to work out well for me. Unless, it’s an obvious sorry attempt like “Wow, you have nice eyes, are you a model?”, but I’ve only use this line on men. The key is to initiate conversation. Mindless banter, stimulating intercourse, anything. You will make an ass out of yourself at times, yes, but not all the time. And the times you don’t more than make up for your mistakes. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I find shy, somewhat inept men to be charming in anaive sort of way. As long as they are only being themselves. With that said… Hi. ---
**Author:** ![UncleBill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d26b3c/32.png) [@UncleBill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBill)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truepisces-flirting-workshop-come-one-come-all/60347/240 "2001-04-03T06:23:18Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by KKBattousai \* > Consider it extreme stagefright. How do I get rid of that?_\* Imagine them in their underwear. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truepisces-flirting-workshop-come-one-come-all/60347.md?page=11) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truepisces-flirting-workshop-come-one-come-all/60347.md?page=13)