How To: Pick Up A Smart Girl

September 8, 2008

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3- Be curious

Smart women respect intellectual curiosity. So show her you're interested in learning new things. Tell her about the enriching experiences you've had or hope to have. And if you don’t have many of those experiences, talk to her about how you've always wanted to travel to Delhi, India or learn how to wakeboard. When talking to an intelligent woman (or any woman) your conversation has to go beyond those initial "What do you do?" kinds of questions? Take it to the next level. Ask her what it was that made her want to be a lawyer or a teacher or a librarian. When she tells you where she's from, ask her what it was like to grow up there. Ask great questions, and you'll stand out from the crowd. You'll come off as thoughtful and she'll definitely be intrigued.

And once you've figured out how to pick up a smart girl, maintain her interest by planning dates that will engage your intellect.

Taking her somewhere like an art gallery or a museum are obvious options, but there are lots of others. Intellectually curious people thrive on new experiences; take her off the beaten path to a farmer's market or out for some foreign food.

4- Be honest about what you know

When you meet a really intelligent woman, you might find it difficult to carry a conversation if the two of you don't share many common interests. Maybe the two of you haven't read the same books or seen the same films. This is one of the many challenges associated with trying to pick up a smart girl, but just because you haven't had the same experiences doesn't mean she's out of your league. Everyone is an expert on something. So what if she speaks six languages? Maybe you're a gifted carpenter or maybe you love coaching basketball. You might not be able to relate to her specific passions, but you do understand what it's like to be passionate about something. Connect with her along those lines. Show her what you know and share your passions with her. That's how to pick up a smart girl.

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As long as you’re not a sociopath or an antisocial hermit, and as long as you have the capacity to think critically, you’ll be fine. Smart girls, like anyone, are just people looking for some stimulation. Whether that stimulation is intellectual, physical or social, that’s for you to discover. Basically, don’t be intimidated and have pride in yourself when trying to pick up a smart girl.