Presuming you have an opportunity to flirt. How do you want to go about it? One of the easiest approaches is to pretend you are a palm reader! This gives you a smooth access to touch her hand and coo into her ears some romantic nothings.

What does the future hold for me? Women love to hear this, from as many people as possible. Though claiming gallantly that they don't believe in this sort of archaic stuff'but a tarot reader, an astrologist or a handwriting expert, they will be the first ones to cue in front of them. So why not pretend to be one of those experts, and tell them things they love to hear. Right from 'you are too sentimental', to 'no body has understood you properly so far', lines like these sell.

Try to carry with you or wear on you something, that intrigues them, makes them curious or arouses the mother instinct them. For instance, babies. Most women love them but make sure she does not go home thinking the baby is yours! Some women ask point blank, whose is it, if they are keen to know you further. Or else, wear an interesting hat, or some other props which invite a question. I remember meeting a man in a bar, who kept on licking his nose tip with his tongue. He didn't go home alone that night!

To stand out and draw her attention, you have to do something which is slightly rare and she does not come across often. Like magic. It is an amazing tool to start the flirting game. Learn a few card tricks and show off. First it displays your level of confidence, secondly it makes you somewhat exotic.

The next best thing that appeals to a majority of women is music. And musicians. Sing your way through to her heart, or play the mandolin or guitar and strum away. You not only romanticize your date but what a wonderful way to flirt, using someone else's lyrics, another one's music! You can sometimes tell her what you feel like telling her, through a song. Other talents include juggling, origami, painting etc. But the crux of the matter is having a skill and use it as a flirting tool.

Rule number one: Don't try this with a woman who could be working for a Market Research Agency. Rule number two: Don't try this if you do not have a generous gift of the gab. But if you are truly bold (not necessarily beautiful) try this trick. Think up a sham survey on dating. Target a few women, walk up to them and ask their views on dating. Normally nobody refuses a survey, because at that instant, they feel important and their views worthy. Immediately afterwards, ask for their phone number and e mail address with the excuse of a possible 'follow-up'. Rest is your way of working through the whole project. But be very careful; if you stammer, falter or even buckle under pressure, you could earn a bad reputation (or a black eye!).

There are innumerable innovative ways of getting to know women. The whole issue here is to find your comfort area and operate from there. Then shift out and work more. And last but not the least, think up more creative ways of your own, taking a cue from the market survey as above.