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Like the advice about putting the camera down or round my neck as a way of them seeing me as more than an employee. I often get asked by people if they can photograph me (which I hate cause it means handing my camera over to a drunk person) but I like having my photo taken with all the girls I meet in town haha.
It has to be said if you can get your pic taken with you being the only male in a HB group then you'll be leaps and bounds ahead of some guys in online game (Instant social proof)
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I've had a little bit of a ponder, to pull together a line or two - I've never been in this situation before so I don't know how this would go down in field, but its food for thought:
Just proceed with your normal opener like you're just doing your job, then if they don't want the photo its cool with you - If they do want a photo then do what you have to do and give them their photo/key ring then start to end the 'business' interaction.
Start to disengage the target/group (turn 45° angle, like you're just about to leave) take one small step away, then do a double take and re-engage your target with something like:-
"You know what... I don't normally do this, but there's something about you I can't quite place..."
HB: "Oh? What's that?" (Or another generic response)
Then don't tell her why directly, but tell her that there's something you noticed about her, such as her dress or jewellery, but try pick something that will normally be overlooked, so feel free to be creative, just ensure you are not over-compliment her - It should come across congruent as you most likely have good attention to detail and you're dealing with lots of people.
See how it fluffs out from there, if you want to stay, drop a 'false time constraint' - you have to get back to work soon (its genuine but still a FTC), but continue the interaction.
That will give you a easy transition into another topic of conversation.
When you're ready to leave, recall your FTC "It's been great talking to you, but I have to get back to work... I tell you what...
*go for your phone* Give me your number and we can hang out sometime"
*Assume the close and give her your phone in her hand*
Just be selective when using this, you don't want a previous target seeing you using this exact same routine on someone else.
Also as puaninja mentioned before, keep those hands off that camera
