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This has probably been raised before but I've been sucked into reading http://askmen.com/dating/ again. I've also read the girl equivalent because hey, all the same to me. Disclaimer - the last thing I want or intend to do is date, I'm just reading it for pure entertainment value.
It's hysterical. Do people actually behave in this fashion, or is it just the filler for fluff magazines and sites like this? Like a horoscope - a bit of fun to read but in no way to be taken seriously?
I was reading one particular gem about how to pick up women in bars, and the idea of me doing this or someone else doing this to me whether men or women is just a horrible mix between funny and embarrassing.
Though I haven't been reliably aware when people have tried to "pick me up" in the past, I do recall unintentionally crushing some moves being put on me by not understanding the reason for this behaviour and simply asking "what are you doing?" straight out. Apparently, if these writers are to be believed, you're supposed to play some game instead.
Say for the sake of hypothetical argument Hapless Neurotypical Guy #1 reads some of this advice and decides he's going to go to a bar and pick up a woman based on his research, is this sort of behaviour actually likely to work for him or is hypothetical Hot Neurotypical Woman #1 just likely to laugh, because no one actually does this in real life? If this kind of perspective is anywhere near indicative of the real life interactions between potential dating partners, I may never bother dating again.

I hate to break it to you, but it's all true. That's why I don't go to bars.

My idea of a date is staying home, watching a movie/tv show, playing video games, reading, and doing fun things together.

That's pretty much my idea as well---minus the video games.

Though I do like GOING to movies, or to ball games, or bowling or something.

We didn't have very many high-quality home video games when I was dating.

I have to be in the mood to watch a "chick flick" with someone.

Disclaimer: I have never been on a date (at least not an official one) most of my knowledge of the practice comes from American/Japanese Television shows and Films.

That being said, I do attend activities and have meals with just one other person, where it has been mutually agreed beforehand whether our interests are entirely platonic, or something more.

Generally, if I'm looking for straight up sex (and not much else) I'll go to one of the singles clubs and/or pubs. Apparently not every American city has these, at least one User I spoke with here didn't have one in their city, though he at least knew what I was talking about, for those who don't, I'll explain.

What is a singles bar/pub?

The ritual itself may vary from place to place, but generally they are places where single people (and those in open relationships) go to find potential (and temporary) love interests.

Generally?

Occasionally, you do get couples looking for a third.

What's the ritual like where you are?

Most of the better places have a very strict dress code, so there's usually a great deal of pre-ritual beautification going on beforehand. Once you get there, you go in order a drink, give the room a slow sweeping gaze to see if your arrival has perked any interest, or anyone you find interesting is sitting by themselves. If you get no hits, you then sit down somewhere by yourself, and wait patiently for someone interesting to walk in.

Cell-phones and tablets are good time killers here, they also stop you from breaking the golden rule, which is never sit with someone you don't fully intend to actually have sex with. Another golden rule is that "no thank you" means "sorry, I'm not interested" essentially no means no. If you see someone that you're interested in sitting down, you ask them if you can join them. If you're sitting down and someone asks if they can join you, if your not interested, then politely decline.

To get the attention of someone who is sweeping the room, simply wait until their gaze sweeps over you. Everyone has their own way of confirming that their interested. Mine is a faint smile, a slight widening of the eyes, tilting my head back and then slowly bringing it down, all simultaneously of course.

Nope....documentaries or ballgames for me.

Chick flicks are vehicles for ladies to watch their heartthrobs. Then criticize the guy present for not being like that heartthrob.

I haven't been to a bar for the express purpose of finding a girl since my early 20s. Was a complete and utter failure within that scene.