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Anaissa D

Oct 25, 2020

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I Asked College Students How They 'Shoot Their Shot,' And Here Are The Responses That Won The Game

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Over quarantine, I noticed I've never actually 'shot my shot,' or had to do it first anyway. When I asked my girlfriends how they shoot their shots, they didn't have an answer either. So, I decided now was a good time to try… Except, I had no game. So I decided to send out a survey to college kids to find out how they shoot their shot, and I am definitely taking notes.

First, I asked where they would shoot their shot over social media, and Snapchat was leading with 41%. Instagram and Twitter came in close behind at 26% and 23%, respectively. So keep those social media accounts active!

Next, I asked how they would shoot their shot over social media, and the responses were hilarious, though some were pretty practical! I asked for the best lines and strategies, here are a few of my favorites.

1. Strategy: Discreetly make myself noticeable and enter their circle.

Sneaky and subtle, I like it.

2. Line: "Let me take you out, here is my number."

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Bold, I like it.

3. Strategy: I usually send girls their own recently posted picture. No comment or nothing just send their own picture back to them.

Strange, but intriguing.

4. Strategy: Commenting on everything they post.

I wish I had the confidence, but I respect it.

5. Line: "Hey, I like your face."

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Short, but to the point. I like it.

6. Strategy: Compliment and slide up.

Back to basics!

7. Strategy + Line (Bonus!): Straight up honesty, ‘Hey you seem fun/interesting and I want to get to know you better, want to meet up sometime and do that?’ (Used GroupMe this year, surprisingly worked!)

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Never have I ever used GroupMe to flirt, but I will now!

8. Line: "You got a boyfriend?" "No" "Do you want one?"

Just go for it!

9. Line (For the Aggies): Hopefully we can hold hands twice at A&M so it becomes a tradition.

Anything done at A&M twice becomes tradition, include handholding!

10. Strategy: Honestly, I'd like to see if they'd like to join me for dinner and then maybe go for a drive around town.

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Okay my little small town and county girl heart is screaming!!

11. Line: "Have I met you before, you seem familiar."

That will keep them wondering! Also, stream "Familiar" by Liam Payne & J-Balvin.

12. Strategy: I would honestly just ask them if they wanted to go out with me, no glitz or glamour.

Simple, maybe we overthink shooting our shot.

13. Line: "I'm not a photographer, but I can picture me and you together."

Cute, and sure to make them smile!

14. Strategy: I usually just compliment them or ask a specific question so it doesn’t look weird, then if a conversation starts up I start subtly flirting.

Subtle conversations are SO underrated, and a great way to start connecting!

15. Strategy: I am upfront about it. “We should go on a date sometime.” If I get rejected, I get rejected.

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This is the boldness and confidence I need, go you.

16. Line: You down for tacos & margs?

I don't know who WOULDN'T BE?!

17. Strategy: Post a story and ask for recommendations about what to watch.

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Me too person, me too.

18. Strategy: Honestly just try and start a normal convo with the person! How else will you get to know them?

You are 1000% correct.

19. Strategy: The best strategy I've found is being friendly and getting to know them a little bit, then asking them out within 2-3 days of the initial message.

Slow and steady wins the race!

20. Strategy: Be straightforward! Be bold (respectfully so) and humor is my way to go!

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Who doesn't love confidence and humor?

Stay tuned to my next article to see if I'm successful at using these lines and strategies!

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Grab your notepad and get ready to DM your Instagram crush!

1. Strategy: Discreetly make myself noticeable and enter their circle.

2. Line: "Let me take you out, here is my number."

3. Strategy: I usually send girls their own recently posted picture. No comment or nothing just send their own picture back to them.

4. Strategy: Commenting on everything they post.

5. Line: "Hey, I like your face."

6. Strategy: Compliment and slide up.

7. Strategy + Line (Bonus!): Straight up honesty, ‘Hey you seem fun/interesting and I want to get to know you better, want to meet up sometime and do that?’ (Used GroupMe this year, surprisingly worked!)

8. Line: "You got a boyfriend?" "No" "Do you want one?"

9. Line (For the Aggies): Hopefully we can hold hands twice at A&M so it becomes a tradition.

10. Strategy: Honestly, I'd like to see if they'd like to join me for dinner and then maybe go for a drive around town.

11. Line: "Have I met you before, you seem familiar."

12. Strategy: I would honestly just ask them if they wanted to go out with me, no glitz or glamour.

13. Line: "I'm not a photographer, but I can picture me and you together."

14. Strategy: I usually just compliment them or ask a specific question so it doesn’t look weird, then if a conversation starts up I start subtly flirting.

15. Strategy: I am upfront about it. “We should go on a date sometime.” If I get rejected, I get rejected.

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19. Strategy: The best strategy I've found is being friendly and getting to know them a little bit, then asking them out within 2-3 days of the initial message.

20. Strategy: Be straightforward! Be bold (respectfully so) and humor is my way to go!

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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