FR: more day game

Today I went out by myself to do more daygame in union square. I didn't get any #closes, but there were two sets that were noteworthy.

The first set, a very hot brunettte (HB8.5) sitting by herself on the steps of the square, obviously waiting for someone. I walk up, sat next to her, immediately opened. Honestly, I don't even know what opener I used, I just started talking. I made a mistake right away by leading with questions.

Me: So, where are you from?
Her: Here. (obviously a lie)
Me: Oh, I just detected a bit of accent, so I thought you were from somewhere else.
Her: (a bit offended) no, you're wrong...
Me: Well, okay, I think you're interesting so I wanted to come over and talk to you
Her: That's a very bad idea...
Me: Why?
Her: We would have nothing to talk about.
Me: (pause for two seconds) You know what, you're absolutely right.
Her: (a tiny smile, at which point I detected an opening and went for it)
Me: You look like someone who likes to travel, tell me about the last place you went to?
Her: I don't remember...
Me: (started to talk about my vacation to Costa Rica... etc)

At this point it might seem like the set is going really badly. She's not giving me much to work with, so I decided I have to talk a lot more. It worked beautifully, and she suddenly opened up and started telling me that she's been to China. I found out that she's Turkish, but raised in Germany and decided to come to SF on a whim. I SOI'd with "sexy" on that point and then showed more intentions asking her if she's waiting for a date. To which she replied "no he's just a friend, it's not a date". I asked her to tea on the spot, but it was just bad logistics (she's leaving on Monday, and has a lot of plans already). We talked until her friend arrived.

I liked this set because I really pushed and stayed in. I got her to open up when she was really closed off. I was able to recover from my mistakes and it ended up being a pretty decent set. It was probably the best outcome given the circumstances.

The next set, which I kicked myself afterwards, occurred immediately after. I was crossing the street and saw a cute brunette (HB8). I stood next to her, and opened immediately.

Me: (smile) Hi
Her: Hi (smiled back)
Me: You look like a professional shopper
Her: (laugh) Oh do I?
Me: Absolutely... you know, I'm looking for a Diesel store, do you happened to know where it is?
Her: I'm actually not from here but I think I saw one over there (pointing somewhere).
Me: Oh, so I'm going the wrong way. Cool. (kept walking with her)

I just kept walking and talking. I got to know her a bit, she's from portland and in town for a wedding. I really messed this set up because afterwards I realized she's probably really into me. I asked her to coffee immediately, but she said she's on a time crunch, needed to get a gift at H&M and go to the wedding. I gave up too soon... I should have gone to H&M with her and shopped with her. It totally didn't occur to me until later. She was smiling, laughing, and I could and should have done way more with that set.

Anyways, the positives from today is that I went out by myself and I've gotten really comfortable with daygame. I was able to open situationally on the streets, both moving and stationary. I turned one interaction around when it wasn't going well.

But the negatives outweighed the positives today. I didn't push the easy set. It was totally retarded, like it was too easy so I just decided to throw it away. I didn't ask enough open ended questions and I really didn't get sexual. Kino was defintely lacking also.

So, those are definitely points to work on next time.