Not only is it necessary to work out an opening line, it can be downright FUN!. Most of us need the support, the crutch, of a definite "line" in approaching and winning a woman. If you do, give a good deal of thought to this while you're working, reading, traveling. Formulate a number of possibly effective opening lines in your mind and then sit down with a pencil and paper and jot them down.  Great Opening Lines Previous... Restaurants: "This is my first time here. What's good on the menu?" Note: These methods do not work in fast food outlets.  "I'm not very familiar with mexican cuisine, what would you recommend?" "The food tastes delicious, do you come here often?" As usual, do not insult the food. It only makes you seem irritating Bus/Train Stations, Taxi stands: "Hi! My name's _______, what bus are you taking?" <she replies> "Really! I'm taking Service No. 14. What's your name?" <she replies and you initiate a conversation>    Practice them out loud before a mirror until you get just the phraseology which sounds most natural, smooth, spontaneous and attractive. Remember to accompany your line with a good, natural smile. You must come across as suave, urbane and most importantly, full of confidence.         Practice delivering it in private aloud until you can use it as if it has just occurred to you in response to this particular woman. Use a tape recorder, listen to your tone of voice. Go out and practice it, but with the freedom and confidence to vary it imaginatively to fit every new situation and woman. Remember, you'll have to strike whenever opportunity knocks and you'll have little or time to practice it beforehand in the public lavatory so get it right in practice.