On opening:
The first words really don't mean much. They don't have to tie into your second or third topic of conversation, they simply have to break the silence. Let the silence linger too long and your window of opportunity closes... "Hi" works pretty well. Nine times out of ten, you're going to want to follow this with something light and situational. Look into yourself for this one. What's something that you're experiencing? Chances are she's feeling/thinking something similar.
Your Intent:
Make your only goal in any interaction to find out as much as you can about the other person. Who are they? Where are they coming from? Where are they going? What are there hopes/dreams? Relationship situation/experience? What are they studying? Really care about this stuff. Take a vested interest in them and they will open up to you.
Your Vibe: Chatty, friendly, cool, curious
Your tool of choice: The vacuum. Read about it in Juggler's
"How To Be a Pickup Artist"How to know she's into you:
She's talking fast and acting like you would if you were nervous. She's stumbling over words. She's telling you stories. She's trying to entertain you. After a little while, stop with the questions. She will then start reciprocating "So...umm....what are you studying?" Give her a little information to reward her effort and then turn it back to her. How does SHE feel?
Let her know you're listening:
Periodically ask her to clarify points. Ask her to explain where
exactly she's from because you're not sure where that's near. Refer
back to early parts in the conversation and bring up things she's said.
A great line (credit to
juggler):
"So, what type of art do you do?"
This is classic Juggler stuff. All girls think that they are artists and will have some answer ready to go for you. On top of that, they will be flattered that you think so highly of them and they become instantly engaged.
Finally: Act normal. That's all she's looking for. A normal guy who can keep his cool and engage in a social exchange. Not a joker. Not an illusionist. Not an entertainer.