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{{Short description|Open about something in the shared environment}} | {{Short description|Open about something in the shared environment}} | ||
{{Infobox term | {{Infobox term | ||
| name | | name = Situational opener | ||
| also | | also = situational open | ||
| field | | field = Pickup | ||
| origin | | origin = Common pickup teaching; not Mystery-only | ||
| related = [[Opener (pickup)]]; [[Direct opener]]; [[Opinion opener]] | | related = [[Opener (pickup)]]; [[Direct opener]]; [[Opinion opener]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
A '''situational opener''' comments on something in the shared environment (the line, the book, the dog) instead of a canned opinion or a direct compliment. It is the ordinary-adult version of an [[opener (pickup)|opener]]. | A '''situational opener''' comments on something in the shared environment (the line, the book, the dog) instead of a canned opinion or a direct compliment. It is the ordinary-adult version of an [[opener (pickup)|opener]]. | ||
<ref name="s">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pickup_artist |title=Pickup artist |website=Wikipedia |access-date=11 September 2026}}</ref> | |||
In practice: situational plus honest interest is usually enough. Pure situational with no intent can stall in rapport forever. | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Latest revision as of 09:09, 18 September 2026
| Field | Pickup |
|---|---|
| Also known as | situational open |
| Origin | Common pickup teaching; not Mystery-only |
| Related | Opener (pickup); Direct opener; Opinion opener |
A situational opener comments on something in the shared environment (the line, the book, the dog) instead of a canned opinion or a direct compliment. It is the ordinary-adult version of an opener. [1] In practice: situational plus honest interest is usually enough. Pure situational with no intent can stall in rapport forever.
See also
References
- ↑ Pickup artist. Wikipedia. Retrieved 11 September 2026.