Hey,

One thing I'm thinking about in the last few days.

I know they say you should not ask for her name, and if she asks you for your name it's a big IOI. I've done this (not asked for her name) and I could PU like that... and I love when they ask me for my name first... but:

I feel that asking for her name right away is a big plus. It shows confidence, and it shows that you are a solid guy. It shows that you are interested in HER, not her body, and that you are not just a player. I don't think it demonstrates too much interest... it's not like asking her on a date. You just want to know who you are talking to.

Also, once you know the name, you can repeat it to her. There is NOTHING people like more than hearing their own name, it creates instant connection.

If you watch "Keys to the VIP" you will see how in about 50% of the times the girl would ask at some point "do you even remember my name?" or when the guy asks for they number they will say "You don't even know my name!"

So...I agree that interview questions are bad bad bad BUT - asking a name, IMO, is a plus.

Thoughts about this?

I have done it with girls that had there bitch shield up. Kept gaming and the shield came down!

Any more thoughts? It's very basic but I would like to know what you guys think about it...

I always introduce myself ask for their name and shake their hand now, if they blow me out, don't give me their name, I am happy because it saves me time trying to game her for hours to just get stuck in the friend zone or only getting a number.

Rather than that, I usually pay attention to details, like when she talks to her friends or something. Sometimes you can pick up her name from their conversation, wouldn't it be much cooler to be able to call her by name without her giving it to you or you asking for it. It shows that you're a clever guy, and you can tease her with this too.
I often follow up with "How do I know your name?" - lean in to whisper to her (kino chance) - "Dont tell anyone ! I'm a psychic !"
If she plays along it's great, more teasing. If she doesn't, here is your chance to flow to MM psychic routine/the cube/palm reading or even a magic trick you learned, and of course, more kino.