Growing up, I loved the movie "Aquamarine". I also thoroughly enjoyed watching them test out all the how-to advice that they'd gotten from the mountain of teen girl magazines they had collected. After reminiscing with my sister about the movie and how funny it was, I decided that I'd put together an "Aquamarine" Guide To Getting A Guy's Attention.
1. Call and hang-up
I don't know how this will work in the modern world, but hey, why not? This always seemed more like a confidence builder, a dip your toe into the pool before diving in kind of move. Which may be why it is a vital part of the plan.
We all need a little confidence/crazy boost before we put ourselves out there, even if we are only putting ourselves out there in a small way. Getting a guy's attention should be considered an art form, as it's a tricky skill to master. You don't want to be too forward, but you still have to let them know that you're here and you're interested.
On a side note, I especially love the fact that she threw the phone out the window. #everygirlever
2. The ride by
This is one of my favorites, mostly because of how the scene was executed in the movie. I especially love the advice from Claire and Hailey, "...Act casual", "Like you didn't even remember this was his street".
If you think about it, this is actually kind of stalker-ish, but hey, if it worked in the movie, then why not?
3. The laugh and pass
They say laughter makes you more attractive or is that a smile? One key thing I've noticed about the laugh and pass is that you don't walk too far away from your target. You're trying to get his attention, so you have to stay in range of him.
In my personal opinion, this can be a tricky tactic to get right because you don't want to be seen as obnoxious, weird, etc., but it definitely seems like a great lead into the next step as you've already established your presence.
4. The fluff and retreat
This is one of the best! Go compliment him and then leave, just like that. Even something as simple as, "Wow Raymond, you're good!" will get it done.
After completing this step, you've accomplished several things. Firstly, you've given him a confidence boost. Secondly, you've managed to talk to your crush. And thirdly, you left the ball in his court. Now it's up to him to pursue you if he's interested. You've done all that you need to do.
And you know you've been successful in your attempts when you finally get that shake, stretch, and flex combo from your crush!
And there you have it, an "Aquamarine" Guide To Getting A Guy's Attention. All of these steps are pretty simple and easy enough to accomplish. Just time it right and be confident when you finally make your move. I hope you've enjoy reading this and reminiscing with me, this movie will forever be one of the best! Feel free to let us know if you've ever tried these steps and what happened!
