Obviously, every Situational Opener is dependant on the situation you’re in, but here are
a few common ones I’ve used in the past to give you an idea of what they are and how to
use them.
--The “SARS” Opener
This is an Opener you can use when someone coughs or sneezes. SARS was a
deadly virus that caused a big scare in Asia a while back, but it’s funny name
made it very recognizable.It’s also very simple to use.After a cough or a sneeze, point at the target and say:“SARS!”You can really use any exotic or disease with a dumb name with this one. Other
variations may be “Mad Cow Disease!” or “Ebola!” or even “Stand back
everyone! She may be contagious!” (which is a good follow-up to the Opener, by
the way).Just be sure not to use serious diseases such as AIDS or Cancer, because your
target may know someone who suffered or died from the disease.Also, be careful using the “SARS” Opener with Asian women, as it could be
mistaken for being racist.--The “Desperate Girl” Opener
This is a favorite of mine.Occasionally, you’ll get a girl who will walk up to you and ask you to do her a
“favor” or ask you to “help” her in some way. This is usually because she’s lost
or looking for something.Anyway, when this occurs, I like to think of her as a girl desperately looking for a
man.Her: “Can you do me a favor?”
You: “No, I will not go out with you!”The point of this is to switch the tables and make it seem like she’s the one trying
to hit on you. But the response is so unexpected, the girl will usually laugh. Then
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