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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]]. | ||
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House reading: situational plus honest interest is usually enough. Pure situational with no intent can stall in rapport forever. | House reading: situational plus honest interest is usually enough. Pure situational with no intent can stall in rapport forever. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:29, 11 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] House reading: 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.