I guess not having used this yet, I should not post it; I do however want some input on the possibility of its successfulness. Replace "@@@@@" with any type of activism project.

Goal: number

Time spent: 5 minutes in group, 5 minutes after isolation

location: physical outdoor activity (beach, hiking, ect)

walk up to a three set or more

ask how they are doing, wait for their responses - smile, be polite but make it feel like an obligated how are you.
"hey, how is everyone here doing today?"

keep eye contact with the lesser in the group until someone asks how I am doing

take a seat, "well, I am doing pretty good; a little:
if at the beach - grungy from the water
if it is humid - sticky from this humidity
jogging - tired, I ran too hard today
or - pressed for time

so I'll be leaving here shortly.

"do you all live here on the Cape?"
them: "yes, blah blah blah"
"do any of you know about the @@@@@ program that is in the process right now?"
them: "fluff"
"it is an organization that is working to get @@@@@@@@@@@"
them: "oh that is really neat, when is that happening? fluff"
answer their questions and lead them into "I don't personally have any more information on the subject, but I do have this flyer that I made. I am working independently to help spread local community support for the project." Give them the flyer
them: "fluff, that is neat"
"yes-uh, I think it is a great idea and the only publicity it is getting is negative right now, I am changing that."
"I have been rude, my name is Shane." shake the hand of the lesser1 and lesser2, but just give a nod to target while at the same time I say "besides trying to save the World *chuckle chuckle* I am a technician."
them: "fluff, what kind of technician?"
"ah, well, lets just say I cant talk about it. What about you all, what do you do? (look at the target when asking this, to start her off the set's blathering"
them, target: "well i am ######"
sarcastically "that sounds wonderful, how about you two?"
them: "lesser1 and 2- fluff"
"ah, those sound like fun jobs, I remember when I had freedoms like that" *turn to target* "you said you were a #####" *play off her job, work it into activism, maybe say you worked in the field she was in*
"that was the place where i first found out that I had a special talent"
them, target: "what talent is that?"
"Well, I started being able to judge peoples characters without even knowing them; everyone emits "
her: "fluff"
"well, I can't give you a rundown right now, too many people around; but if you come over here, I'll give you a sample."
-isolate target from group-
"I got to get to my meeting soon, so this is going to be quick. Think of a number 1 to 10." *place hands on her temple while she is thinking; keep eye contact with her until she says that she has chosen, then tell her you need her hands. Pick up her hands, give them a little squeeze*

"there is a lot of interference, but the number you have in your mind is seven"
target: if she says "no, that is not it"
you say "ah, yea I can't do it with so many people are around, but i did get the vibe you are the
-older/younger sibling-"
if she says "yes, that is it"
"I wish I could do more, but I really have to get going. I do a lot of humanitarian, political, and environmental stuff. I am always trying to find intelligent people that can help me with my projects. You should tag along sometime"

her: "nah"
"okay if that is not your thing, i am sure a beer (or coffee) should be pretty close, right *wink*."
her: "yes I do go out a lot"
"ah, when is your next outing, and how do I reach you?"

her: "yes"
"alright, how should I get in touch with you?"
her: "here is my number/email whatever"
"welcome to the community. initiation is a kiss" *kiss her, and depart*

To me, all of that seems boring and a bit creepy. Like your trying to get them into a cult.

"hey, how is everyone here doing today?"

That's kind of a weak opener. It's what waiters say, so unless you plan on getting them some drinks or food I'd use something a bit more interesting.
Say: "Hey, I'm just trying to kill a few minutes and I thought I'd do it by being a social butterfly." That's not the greatest but it does the job and gives a time constraint right way.

Kino does not seem to be showing up until isolation which is way late. Kino helps build comfort so you can get to isolation.

The number routine seems a bit anti clamatic although your idea does sound good. Try getting a book on that kind of stuff and use one thats more indepth like The Cube.

You have a solid idea, just try to make it a little more fun sounding.

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hmm, yea I don't want to come off sounding creepy. Maybe in my head when I enter in the project (which is actually a local thing going on that has the town in a big fuss...but i left that out to keep anonymous) it sounds devoted, but I can also see how it is more of a door to door sale than an approach.

Thanks Strive; I do definitely have to work on kino strat (well actually everything). I just have a hard time legitimizing physical contact right away, who really wants some stranger that has been talking to them for two minutes to touch them?

The number routine was something I had grabbed from a book. I read about it, and without research, my poor giddy self thought it would be a good idea to clone it and throw it into the scenario.

I just put this whole thing out here to get some feedback. I am willing to learn through other posts, but there is no faster way than personal critique.
Anyway, thanks again.

Chicks want you to touch them man, that's who! You like touching chicks and they like to be touched. Your not going to grab a breast right off the bat. Small things like touching hands, shoulder, back of the arm, putting her hands on your knees, these things are welcome and helps them feel comfortable around you. If you don't feel comfortable touching them then they wont be comfortable touching you.

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ah-HA!!! I found out my first problem. I am always going right for the breast grab.

How do you go from "your ****, oh and you ****. Nice to meet you; let me just take your hand here and look you in the eye and try to talk about something neutral while you are not listening and mentally thinking why is this guy holding my hand"

I am definitely ballsy enough to do that, but you are right; I can put all the hands on my thigh that I want, but unless I am subconsciously comfortable with it, and not stuck on thinking about what she might be thinking for me doing that....it will not work. Get it? =/

-Locke

Touching needs to be natural, just small things here and there, nothing big at first. Make sure you don't draw attention to it by looking at your hands as you do it. Keep your eyes on her and not on what your doing. This should come off as non-threatening. Don't keep your hand in place and wait for her approval, just do it smooth and quick. Don't make a big deal of it and she wont.

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It can be said that a man's character can be known, not by the answers he gives, but by the questions he asks.