Dear EclipseE,
I know what you mean buddy, I also have a bad memory, a really bad one! The reason most people have trouble remembering routines is because they dont understand what the routine is meant to achieve. There are 5 types of opener.
Compliment -
When opening with a compliment it's important not to compliment
a girl on something she hasn't earned herself. Her natural beauty is
unlikely to be something she worked for. You should instead comment on
something more obscure, such as her sense of style or the way she walks. However, the real trick is to be specific about the compliment and explain why you feel this way.
Functional
These openers are designed to get a conversation started in the
simplest way possible, by asking normal questions about locations or
events.
Opinion
These openers are one of the easiest to pull off as they encourage
the girl to take the weight of the conversation after the open. They should
always be based upon a real event in your life, or something you were just talking about. You should always have an opinion opener ready so you have something to open with.
Situational
These openers are the easiest to do, and can generate some really
impressive results. Make a statement about something you've observed in
the area to someone standing next to you, then continue the conversation
from there.
Direct
In this situation you're seeking to be as direct as possible without
giving them the chance to get rid of you. This can be a very high risk
choice as when it does work it works incredibly well; if it doesn't you find
out really quickly. If you do this too often and you can end up committing
social suicide.
All of these are just to break the ice, from there you want to transition and run game.
Hope this helps buddy
AFC Adam,