Picking up women is a skill anyone can learn. Don't think that you can only find women to date when you are out at a party. Women are everywhere - you only need to pay closer attention. Use this fact and practice - flirt with as many women as you can and, at the beginning, with women you are not that interested in. Soon, you'll become an expert.

When you see an attractive woman, assess the situation and make eye contact. Don't stare and don't look like a psycho. Apply the "3 second rule". This means that, if you see a woman you think is attractive, three seconds after that you should start a conversation with her. What to say? Well, a good thing to do is to use a neutral-opinion opener. For example, you ask her a question about something that has nothing to do with you. In fact, it really doesn't matter what you say. Women pay more attention to the way you're saying it. She's looking for a man who is confident.

Try to keep the conversation flowing naturally. Don't make it feel like an interview. Come up with some stories about you that are interesting. Be funny - this will break the ice and make her like you more as a person. Being funny when you are too nervous is not easy, but you must learn it. Don't talk about topics you know nothing about and don't talk too much about only one subject. Also, conversation about religion, politics, and anything else that is controversial, should be avoided. Also, it is natural to have breaks in a conversation – don't worry about this.

Ask for her number. If you feel uncomfortable asking for her number after a few minutes try to find out what local coffee bars she likes to frequent. You might be able to arrange another "accidental" meeting there.

If she says no - don't take it personally. If it's possible - become her friend. You really can't lose anything - you can only have one more friend. Once she knows you better, she might even ask you out.