Pick-up lines for women: good lines, bad lines + good expert tips

Table of contents

• Good pick-up lines
• Pick-up lines for Tinder, Instagram & Co
• Funny pick up lines
• Bad pickup lines
• Honest words are better than flat pick-up lines
• Why pick-up lines can work as icebreakers
• Pick-up lines: 3 expert tips

Finding good pick-up lines for women and men is not that easy. Because there are many more bad pick-up lines than good ones. In this article we will introduce you to good pick-up lines for women and men that break the ice.

You'll also find out here which sayings you shouldn't use when trying to flirt and we'll explain what's really important in the first step. Have fun!

Of course, you can also be of the opinion that pick-up lines generally don't work. But many people find such a saying easier because a normal “Hey, I’d like to get to know you” is too simple for them.

If you still need inspiration for good pick-up lines, here is a list:

1. “Do you believe in love at first sight? Otherwise I’ll go out and come back in.”
2. “I had a really bad day. “Will you have coffee with me and make my day?”
3. “You've certainly been taught not to let strangers talk to you. My name is [name], I have lived in [location] for [x] years, I am [age] years old and I hope that I am no longer such a stranger to you and that we can meet for a drink/coffee.”
4. “Do you think we might have a mutual friend who could introduce us to each other?”
5. “How do you feel when you’re the most beautiful woman/guy in the room?”
6. “Normally I really don’t approach women/men, but with you I just can’t help it.”
7. “Hey. You look absolutely amazing! I just wanted to tell you that.”
8. “Sorry, but I just have to talk to you. Can I buy you a drink?”
9. “I accidentally ordered one too many drinks. Would you like to help me drink?”
10. “If I don’t talk to you now, I’ll definitely regret it for the rest of my life.”

Just take these sayings as inspiration. It's better to formulate exactly what you say yourself, then it just sounds more real. No matter what you say: remember that the other person should feel comfortable and that sympathy should arise.

Smiling is an important factor here, but compliments or friendly comments are also good. Because according to psychology, each of us likes to hear nice things. This has nothing to do with vanity at all.-> You can find out exactly what a good compliment is here:

Pick-up lines for Tinder, Instagram & Co

Sometimes you don't have the chance to speak to someone live and in color. Be it on a dating app or somewhere else in chat. Here you have to convince people with words if you want a date with someone. Your appearance, facial expressions and gestures are no longer applicable. That doesn't make the "pick-up" any easier. Here are a few ideas for writing to someone:

1. “What do I have to write for you to answer me? I don’t want to do anything wrong here right now…”
2. “You wouldn’t believe how many times I had to swipe left to find you.”
3. “Would you like to have a coffee/drink together?”
4. “Something about your profile really fascinates me…”
5. "I think I've been looking for you for a long time."
6. “I've been thinking about how to write to you for a long time now. I would be happy to meet you.”
7. "I can't think of anything clever to write at the moment, except that I would really like to get to know you."
8. "Oh... where are you from?!"
9. “I discovered you here and think we should get to know each other. I would be happy if you got in touch.”
10. “You look like you could be a very great person. Maybe you’ll write me back.”
11. “I just wanted to write to tell you that you look pretty stunning. Hope that’s OK.”
12. “How can I break the ice? Will you help me?”

Or you can send any combination of letters and numbers. If you are then asked, you can write: “This is my WiFi password / PW on the PC / cell phone / etc. – you will need it sooner or later.”

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Funny pick up lines

Funny pick-up lines are great for breaking the ice and lightening the atmosphere. But more important than the saying itself is how it is presented.

Even cheesy or very flat pick-up lines can come across as funny if the person saying them is self-deprecating.

Here are funny pick-up lines from the “so bad they’re good again” category. Pure kitsch and completely exaggerated, so it's better not to take it too seriously:

1. “Are you a sunflower?” Because you bring light into my life.”
2. “Do you believe in love at first sight or should I pass it by again?”
3. “Your smile must be magic because it just made my day.”
4. “Are you a magician? Because every time I look at you, everyone else disappears.”
5. “Sorry, but I lost my phone number. Can I have yours?”
6. “Are you a parking lot?” Because you wrote 'Reserved'."
7. “Do you believe in coincidences? Because I thought I had lost heaven until I met you.”
8. “If beauty were a crime, you would be in prison for life.”
9. “Can you tell me what time it is?” My phone stole your number.”
10. “Are you a book?” Because I can’t stop reading you.”
11. “Is there an airport near you, or has my heart just found a runway?”
12. “Your eyes are like stars. Not because they sparkle, but because they show me the way home.”
13. “Can you do me a favor? Can you watch my dreams tonight?”
14. "Sorry, but I think gravity just doubled because I can't keep my eyes off you."
15. "You must be tired because you've been on my mind all night."
16. "If you were a vegetable, you'd be a cute 'Kan-daidate'."
17. “Are you a WiFi signal? Because I feel a strong connection.”
18. “Are you an artist? Because you painted my heart.”
19. "I'm not a photographer, but I can see us together."
20. “Are you the reason the average is rising?”
21. “Do you believe in reincarnation? Because I think we know each other from somewhere.”
22. “Are you a magazine?” Because you have front page potential.”
23. “Your beauty left me speechless. Can I give you my number to make up for this?”
24. “Are you a gem?” Because you are priceless.”
25. “Your eyes are like oceans and I could drown in them.”
26. “Do you believe in love at first chat?”
27. “Are you the sweet dream I had last night?”
28. “Sorry, but I lost my thoughts. Can I get lost in yours?”
29. “Are you an enigma? Because every time I think I’ve solved you, you change the answer.”
30. “Are you the reason this room is so hot, or are you just hot?”

(We were helped by ChatGPT with these 30 funny pick-up lines.)

Bad pickup lines

There are sayings that we have heard a thousand times and have never used before. Never! Why can't they just be killed? Why is there always someone who makes use of such a lousy saying?

You don't know. But it's still fun to see them together again. Here are our highlights of the worst pick-up lines for men and women:

1. "Hello there. Don’t we know each other from somewhere?”
2. “You’re still here. Why haven’t you already been in my bed?”
3. “Did you actually hurt yourself a lot when you fell from the sky?”
4. "Hey, beautiful woman... Traveling alone?"
5. “If beauty were a crime, you’d be behind bars for life.”
6. “You must be a thief because you just took my breath away.”
7. “I’m new in town, can you show me the way to your apartment?”
8. “Has anyone ever told you that you look like Heidi Klum?”
9. “We’re two boys and you two girls – so we thought we’d come over…”
10. “I know milk makes you nice, but, hey, how much did you drink?”
11. “Hey. Is it really that hot here, or is it just you?”
12. “Are your parents terrorists? You’re hot as a bomb!”

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Things get really bad when sexist or macho sayings are unpacked. After all, it's actually about an initial approach, coming into contact, not about sexual preferences and guys who walk in the door. Here are our highlights of the stupid pick-up lines:

1. “You are the sweetest praline in the world, let me be your filling!”
2. “Remember my name, you’ll be screaming it all night long.”
3. “All those curves and me with no brakes!”
4. “I have to be a light switch. Every time I see you, you turn me on!”
5. “If you want to sleep with me, just smile for a second.”
6. “Hey baby, I hope you have good liability insurance. You just made a huge bulge in my pants.”

(Unfortunately, this list can go on forever. We'll stop here.)

Honest words are better than flat pick-up lines

We have learned: There are few good pick-up lines and even the charming ones don't always go over well. Tastes are simply different here. However, some people find it helpful to have a first sentence to start with. And as the person being addressed, you should simply honor that and not immediately put every word on the scales.

If you like someone, but the pickup line is rather strange or embarrassing, then ignore it. Ultimately, you can simply respond with “Help, that saying is really out of date!” and smile in a friendly manner at the other person. This is another way to get to know each other well.

And you should also take action if you like someone. Don't remain passive. If you find someone very interesting, you should start the conversation. For example, with an honest statement such as “I saw you and I find you interesting.

Would you also like to get to know me?” As is often the case in life, simple and clear is the best thing. With this in mind: Have fun flirting and getting to know each other!

You can find even more bad pick-up lines in the gallery:

Why pick-up lines can work as icebreakers

It's the same thing with pick-up lines: they're usually far too stilted and artificial and therefore seem unintentionally funny. They rarely seem really authentic and relaxed.

Nevertheless, it can be helpful to think about the first sentence BEFORE.

A good pick-up line can also sound completely natural. Ultimately, it's just a matter of making initial contact. You don't have to be Einstein for that.

Preparation is so important because once you stand in front of the object of your desire, you often get nervous and find yourself speechless. It definitely helps to know what you want to say at the beginning.

Ideally, a conversation will develop very quickly and neither of you will remember what the first sentence was.

Use pick-up lines correctly

It's important not to take yourself too seriously. An open and friendly smile or a slightly shy grin is much better received than a complacent or arrogant expression.

Anyone who comes across as totally self-confident gives the impression that they are approaching or hitting on scores of women and men every other evening. Professional flirting, so to speak. That makes the whole thing charming.

Let's take the opposite case: you are rather shy. Even then, the following applies: stay natural and open. And if someone rejects you: No matter. It's always worth a try when it comes to love, right?

There is this saying that is true in this case: He who dares can lose. If you don't dare anything, you've already lost. This also applies to hitting on or actively flirting.

If you only rely on others to take the first step, you miss all the chances of seizing happiness yourself.

Pick-up lines: 3 expert tips

Finally, we would like to give you expert knowledge on the subject of pick-up lines. Here are three simple tips for the first step in flirting:

#1 Don’t take the word “pick-up lines” too literally

So it shouldn't be an embarrassing, memorized saying - at least not if you've been out of your teens for a while.

#2 Pick-up lines should always be respectful and authentic

You can also be funny and you can laugh at yourself if you use an exaggerated or cheesy pick-up line. But make sure that the other person feels comfortable with it and doesn't feel like they're being laughed at.

#3 The chemistry between you should be right

Therefore, pay attention to the facial expressions and gestures of the person you want to address. If the other person shows disinterest or even rejection, you shouldn't even try pick-up lines. Eye contact and a slight smile signal openness to flirting and you can start straight away with a nice smile and a friendly “Hello, I would like to get to know you”.

We hope our pick-up lines and flirting tips will help you make the first move