What?
You want me to write what?
Anyway, the other day I was riding my bike across San Francisco. You ever notice how the sun just shines so perfectly through the clouds? Just touching the biggest buildings....
Huh?
Oh yeah... ok fine. I'll answer your question.
Changing the subject and avoiding questions. One of the most fun and enjoyable activities (and oh so sneaky...) The master of conversation will no doubt use this skill quite frequently. And as a man, it's your job to direct a conversation. You decide where that river flows, so you're going to have to know how to change it's direction. We're talking about Jedi convo-skills here.
Of course, there's an infinite number of ways to change the subject. Jumping in front of a bus and getting squashed to a pulp would be one way. Or, the old fake injury might get the same results with a little less pain. Faking insanity might work too: "Mommy!!! Why Didn't You Love Me?!!!"
Let's take a look at one particular method which, when executed correctly, will never fail to bring a smile to your face and your inquisitor's. I'm talking about Banter! If you haven't checked it out already, the basics of banter are covered on the Playful Banter CD in PickUp 101's Surefire Attraction Secrets So, assuming you have the foundations down, we'll proceed.
Here's rule one:
You never have to answer a question
You may choose to answer a question, if you like. And you'd better answer some questions sometimes, or else your a strange anti-social freak. But, following the direction of a conversation is never your obligation. Cool, huh. Take a deep breath and know that you can talk about whatever you damn well please. Talk about strawberries, if you want.
...Done talking about strawberries, yet? Can we continue on? Good.
Here's another rule:
Social interaction trumps facts
And this is true for everyone, at all times your interaction with another human being is more important than any subject of chatter. Words are just words. People are real. That means that if your topic of conversation fulfills the human need to interact, by making people laugh, making people feel loved, making people feel goofy, whatever... Well, then they can forget about any topic.
And here's something more to think about. Some topics should be forgotten. Some people ask questions, and they don't even want an answer. In fact, these are the most important ones to avoid. And, usually, your fellow conversator will be happy to wander off topic with you and never return.
So, what does it look like when you banter away a question?
uh... wait, you're asking me? Ok, ten dollars per question, and a 12% tax just 'cause the question was so silly. Wow, you're really racking up a bill. You're gonna make me rich. But, it's cool... Once I'm rich, I'll buy you a t-shirt that says "Most Special Asker"
huh? oh yeah, what does it look like to banter away a question?
Well, here's a few of the many techniques. (In fact, I've heard so many of these during our workshops from all the other instructors that I couldn't even begin to give them all to you here.)
Let's pick a question.
"How old are you?"
The straight answer:
"No!"
The random-banter answer:
"My mom says I'm a super-child!"
The put-it-back-on-her answer - version 1(ask the question back):
"How old are you?"
The put-it-back-on-her answer - version 2 (call out what she's doing):
"Look at all your questions. Wow! Are you taking notes too?"
The put-it-back-on-her answer - version 3(more subtle than version 2):
"Are you drunk, or are you always like this?"
The childhood-mimicry answer:
"Howww ohwood awww Youuuu?" (done with high pitch girly voice)
The answer-the-wrong-question answer:
"About six thirty."
The gay answer:
"I'm gay"
The answer-but-not-quite answer:
"Too old for you, sweetheart."
The confusion answer:
"Yes, that's a good point"
The Willy-Wonka answer:
"All questions must be submitted in writing."
The new-topic answer:
"Did you see that guy over there?!"
The complete-BS answer:
"I'm twelve"
The reward-me answer:
"Buy me a drink and I'll tell you."
The overly philosophical answer:
"Well, Einstein once discovered that the quantum tunnels through our body are actually timeless points in a super-physical field."
And, the ever so popular "guess" answer:
"Guess!"
Like I said, that's not all of them, just a taste. The point isn't to use some method or formula for coming up with fake answers. The point is that you choose when and where you will answer a question. The ball's in your court.
Of course, what'll happen when you're first doing this is that a girl will say: "Very funny, you didn't answer my question." Oooooh... she got you good. But, with more practice, you'll blow through this too.
The point here is that some questions or topics are meant to be avoided. And, that's where you want to practice this most.
So, here are some examples of questions you're best off avoiding:
"Don't you just hate Sally?"
"Why do the drinks here cost so much?"
"Do you come here often?"
"Does my ass look big in these jeans?"
Pay attention to these questions and remember, if you feel like the answer will lead to boredom, awkwardness, or just a bad conversation... it is your duty to make people laugh and change the subject. And not just with women. This is your duty for the rest of your life: with family, friends, co-workers, whoever. Make them smile.
There will also be other questions that you'll discover which should be answered sometimes but not all the time. That is your decision, and I leave it to you to use this power wisely. Overuse it, and people will just think you're a dick.
And, since you've made it this far, you now have my official permission to answer all the above questions with...
"Huh? I'm gay!"
You want me to write what?
Anyway, the other day I was riding my bike across San Francisco. You ever notice how the sun just shines so perfectly through the clouds? Just touching the biggest buildings....
Huh?
Oh yeah... ok fine. I'll answer your question.
Changing the subject and avoiding questions. One of the most fun and enjoyable activities (and oh so sneaky...) The master of conversation will no doubt use this skill quite frequently. And as a man, it's your job to direct a conversation. You decide where that river flows, so you're going to have to know how to change it's direction. We're talking about Jedi convo-skills here.
Of course, there's an infinite number of ways to change the subject. Jumping in front of a bus and getting squashed to a pulp would be one way. Or, the old fake injury might get the same results with a little less pain. Faking insanity might work too: "Mommy!!! Why Didn't You Love Me?!!!"
Let's take a look at one particular method which, when executed correctly, will never fail to bring a smile to your face and your inquisitor's. I'm talking about Banter! If you haven't checked it out already, the basics of banter are covered on the Playful Banter CD in PickUp 101's Surefire Attraction Secrets So, assuming you have the foundations down, we'll proceed.
Here's rule one:
You never have to answer a question
You may choose to answer a question, if you like. And you'd better answer some questions sometimes, or else your a strange anti-social freak. But, following the direction of a conversation is never your obligation. Cool, huh. Take a deep breath and know that you can talk about whatever you damn well please. Talk about strawberries, if you want.
...Done talking about strawberries, yet? Can we continue on? Good.
Here's another rule:
Social interaction trumps facts
And this is true for everyone, at all times your interaction with another human being is more important than any subject of chatter. Words are just words. People are real. That means that if your topic of conversation fulfills the human need to interact, by making people laugh, making people feel loved, making people feel goofy, whatever... Well, then they can forget about any topic.
And here's something more to think about. Some topics should be forgotten. Some people ask questions, and they don't even want an answer. In fact, these are the most important ones to avoid. And, usually, your fellow conversator will be happy to wander off topic with you and never return.
So, what does it look like when you banter away a question?
uh... wait, you're asking me? Ok, ten dollars per question, and a 12% tax just 'cause the question was so silly. Wow, you're really racking up a bill. You're gonna make me rich. But, it's cool... Once I'm rich, I'll buy you a t-shirt that says "Most Special Asker"
huh? oh yeah, what does it look like to banter away a question?
Well, here's a few of the many techniques. (In fact, I've heard so many of these during our workshops from all the other instructors that I couldn't even begin to give them all to you here.)
Let's pick a question.
"How old are you?"
The straight answer:
"No!"
The random-banter answer:
"My mom says I'm a super-child!"
The put-it-back-on-her answer - version 1(ask the question back):
"How old are you?"
The put-it-back-on-her answer - version 2 (call out what she's doing):
"Look at all your questions. Wow! Are you taking notes too?"
The put-it-back-on-her answer - version 3(more subtle than version 2):
"Are you drunk, or are you always like this?"
The childhood-mimicry answer:
"Howww ohwood awww Youuuu?" (done with high pitch girly voice)
The answer-the-wrong-question answer:
"About six thirty."
The gay answer:
"I'm gay"
The answer-but-not-quite answer:
"Too old for you, sweetheart."
The confusion answer:
"Yes, that's a good point"
The Willy-Wonka answer:
"All questions must be submitted in writing."
The new-topic answer:
"Did you see that guy over there?!"
The complete-BS answer:
"I'm twelve"
The reward-me answer:
"Buy me a drink and I'll tell you."
The overly philosophical answer:
"Well, Einstein once discovered that the quantum tunnels through our body are actually timeless points in a super-physical field."
And, the ever so popular "guess" answer:
"Guess!"
Like I said, that's not all of them, just a taste. The point isn't to use some method or formula for coming up with fake answers. The point is that you choose when and where you will answer a question. The ball's in your court.
Of course, what'll happen when you're first doing this is that a girl will say: "Very funny, you didn't answer my question." Oooooh... she got you good. But, with more practice, you'll blow through this too.
The point here is that some questions or topics are meant to be avoided. And, that's where you want to practice this most.
So, here are some examples of questions you're best off avoiding:
"Don't you just hate Sally?"
"Why do the drinks here cost so much?"
"Do you come here often?"
"Does my ass look big in these jeans?"
Pay attention to these questions and remember, if you feel like the answer will lead to boredom, awkwardness, or just a bad conversation... it is your duty to make people laugh and change the subject. And not just with women. This is your duty for the rest of your life: with family, friends, co-workers, whoever. Make them smile.
There will also be other questions that you'll discover which should be answered sometimes but not all the time. That is your decision, and I leave it to you to use this power wisely. Overuse it, and people will just think you're a dick.
And, since you've made it this far, you now have my official permission to answer all the above questions with...
"Huh? I'm gay!"
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