Women are not that easy to pick up anymore. Back in the day, all you had to do was look good and be charming to be able to make a woman yours. Nowadays, it is a combination of things that most men do not have. You have to be good-looking, smart, wealthy and socially appealing to charm them. Any woman that says otherwise is just lying her pants off. Fortunately, pick-up lines still work provided that they are used in the right situation. You can’t just go off firing cheesy one-liners and expect results. Here are some of the best pick up lines you can use and the situations they are applicable in.

10. “Hi, how are you?”

Never underestimate the power of a single hello. Most men think of too many things to say that they eventually screw it up when the time to shine comes. More often than not, we say things that have no meaning at all or come off as too brash. Saying hi to a woman, regardless of where you are, opens doors for conversation. If she does not respond to your greeting, you’re better off finding another one. On the other hand, a lot of women will take this greeting as a sign of confidence and genuine interest so there is a strong chance of having a conversation.

9. “May I buy you a drink?”

This pick-up line is a classic one. Of course, the setting would have to be inside a bar where they serve alcoholic beverages. You can’t really do that in a coffee shop unless you have the stones to pull it off. So when you are in a bar and see a woman that you like sitting alone or with a group of friends, don’t hesitate to ask. Better yet, if she’s with a group of friends, buy a round for the whole table! That will surely impress them.

8. “I noticed how beautiful you are and I just couldn’t help but say hi.”

While it takes a man of fortitude to say this, the line speaks confidence and sincerity. First, you were honest enough to tell her that you came over because you thought she was pretty. Second, it’s like it would be wrong for you not to come over and say hi. Women appreciate that. Use it to your advantage.

7. “You look like my future ex-wife!”

This pick-up line has comedic value in it and if you can make a woman laugh, she’s putty in your hands. Commonly, men would approach women and say that they look like they could be their future wives. However, that’s not you. Your approach is something more unconventional and funny. If she rejects you, she doesn’t have a funny bone in her body which means she is a bore in bed.

6. “(Expletive), you’re sexy!”

Women love to be complimented and calling them sexy is one of the best ways to make them feel that. It is a general observation which is not suggestive or even that sexual. So when you see a woman you like and say that pick-up line, she will most definitely like it. Even if she says she doesn’t, she does. What you say next after you get her attention will make or break you.

5. “Hey I saw you checking me out…”

Even if a woman was definitely not checking you out, saying that to her in a sheepishly confident tone would most likely make her laugh. Just don’t come off arrogant saying it and you can strike up a conversation with here afterwards. You can confess that you knew she wasn’t checking you out but just saw it as an opportunity to talk to her.

4. “Excuse me… Can you help me with this?”

There is nothing more adorable to some women than a man who needs help with certain things. It makes them feel empowered. Go to a department store or shopping area where you know plenty of women are doing their thing and find one that you like. Pretend you’re getting something for your mother but have no idea what you’re doing. Then ask for help and you will surely get attention. Plus, that woman will think you are adorable for being a good son.

3. “I love your shoes.”

Approaching a woman with that pick-up line will certainly get a response from her. Even if you don’t really like her shoes and know nothing about women’s fashion, complimenting her for her style will definitely catch her attention. When she responds, tell her that it makes her look even better with those shoes on. Nothing beats complimenting a woman with her looks and style. In addition, it takes a whole new level of manliness to say something nice about women’s fashion.

2. “Can I help you with that?”

If you see a woman that you think you like and she’s doing something, ask if she needs help. Most women would see this as a gentlemanly move on your part and win you points immediately. This is perfect especially when that woman is doing some sort of heavy lifting or things that require more than two hands. It is also the right opportunity to strike up a conversation and get to know her a whole lot better.

1. “Have we met before?”

This line is a no-brainer. Approaching a woman and asking her if you two have met before or been acquainted is a sure-fire way of getting her attention. This line will actually make her think if the two of you at one have been introduced and this it would be the perfect time to ask her some questions. Then, you can simply say that her face is really familiar and that would lead to an even longer conversation. What happens next is entirely up to you. So make sure that when you use this line, make it count.