How to practice assertiveness ?

calicuz · 51-55, M

Run scenarios in your mind, and imagine what you will say, and how you will say it. Choose the tone of voice you will use. Practice saying funny or witty things in your mind. Example: One time I was in Walmart after getting off work about 3 in the morning. I was in the soup isle where there was a cute Young woman stocking the shelves. She doped a can and it got dented. Being a gentleman, I picked it up for her and said "At least now I know how the cans get dented." She smiled and chuckled as did I. I used the opportunity to flirt with her a bit, but only because I was able to think of something to say to her quickly and make her laugh. It does take practice though.

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calicuz · 51-55, M

@MikefromEP: I'd say more of a conversation stater than a pick up line, had she or I wanted to start a conversation. If there is one thing about me, it is that I am a patient man. I always shopped at that particular Walmart, because it was close to where I worked. So there was plenty of more opportunities to talk and flirt with her.