10 Smooth Strategies to Start a Conversation with a Girl in a Club

Co-authored by Maria Avgitidis and Amy Bobinger

Last Updated: May 28, 2022 References

Clubs are a great place to meet people because most people who go there are expecting to be social. It can be a little challenging to get to know someone in such a loud, crowded environment, but it's definitely possible! If you meet a girl you want to get to know better, approach her in a casual, friendly way. Then, look for cues around you that you can use to spark up a conversation.

This article is based on an interview with our professional matchmaker & dating expert, Maria Avgitidis. Check out the full interview here.

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Make eye contact before you approach her.

Don't stare, but do try to catch her eye. It can seem a little abrupt if you just pop up out of nowhere. Enjoy your time with the friends you came with, keep dancing, or sit at the bar and nurse your drink—whatever you have going on. Just keep glancing her way every so often. When she notices you looking, meet her eyes for a few seconds, smile, and then look away.^{[1]
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- As you're trying to catch her eye, notice whether she's paying extra attention to any one person she's with. That could be a sign she's into them, so she might not be as receptive to chatting with someone new.
- If she smiles back when she sees you, that's a great sign that you should head over and say hi!^{[2]
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Greet the crowd she's with.

Introduce yourself to everyone. Smile and say something in the general direction of the group, like, "Hey, I'm James!" The girl you like will get your name, and you'll give the impression that you're open and friendly.^{[3]
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- You could also say something like, "It seems like this is the fun crowd to hang out with, so I just had to come and say hi! I'm Jessica!"
- That doesn't mean you have to speak to each person individually, especially if it's a large crowd—but do at least smile and give a general hello to the whole group.

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Lean closer to her when you talk.

The music in clubs is usually pretty loud. That doesn't mean you can't chat with a girl, but it does mean you'll need to be a little closer than normal if you want her to hear you. That can be a good thing, though—all the noise around you can create a more intimate feeling if the two of you hit it off.^{[5]
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- Respect her personal space, though. Lean your head toward her ear, but keep your body off of hers, and don't touch her at all unless she seems comfortable talking to you.
- If she leans in toward you when you're talking, or if she puts her hand on your arm while you're talking, it's a good sign she's interested in you!

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Mention something that's going on around you.

Keep it casual and positive. Don't worry about coming up with a 'witty' pick-up line that's probably going to fall flat anyway. You'll come across as more natural and confident if you talk about something that's happening in the club. If you can, try to build on your comment to turn it into more of a conversation.^{[6]
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- Try something like, "The crowd here is awesome tonight. Do you come here often?" You could also say, "This is my favorite song! Do you want to dance?"
- You could also get a feel for the whole group by asking a question like, "How do you guys know each other?"
- Just avoid saying anything negative—you won't make a good impression if you open with something like, "This beer is awful" or, "The music is way too loud."

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Give her a compliment.

Try to make it unique to her.^{[7]
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Expert Interview. 24 January 2020.} What drew you to this girl in particular? Was it her awesome smile, her cool energy, or her amazing outfit? Let her know about it! That will make her feel like you saw something really special in her.^{[8]
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- It's okay to say she's pretty, but it's better if you can think of something that goes a little deeper, like, "You have amazing style!" or "You seem like a really chill person!" And stay away from comments about her body—that could make her feel uncomfortable.

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Offer to buy her a drink.

It's best to do this at the bar. If she's already holding a drink, say something like, "Hey, do you want another margarita?" If she doesn't have anything, you could say, "Do you want a beer or something?" Even if she doesn't drink, she'll probably appreciate the offer. If she says no, just say something like "No problem!" and keep chatting.^{[9]
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- If accepts your offer to buy her a drink, walk with her to the bar and either pay for her drink or put it on your tab. Don't insist on bringing the drink to her—it might seem chivalrous, but most women prefer to get their drink directly from a bartender.

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Ask about her upcoming plans.

Get a feel for what she has going on. This opens the door to learn a little more about her, but it doesn't feel invasive. If you're out on the weekend, you might say something like, "Are you coming to the live show tomorrow?" If it's a weeknight, you could say, "Do you have to work tomorrow?"^{[10]
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- This can be a subtle way to find out if she's single. For instance, if you ask about her weekend plans, she might say, "I'm hanging out with my boyfriend all day Saturday." On the other hand, if she says, "I don't have any plans yet," she might be open to hanging out.

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Build on the initial conversation.

Follow up by talking about something you have in common. Maybe she likes the same kind of music you do—you could talk about other artists you like or upcoming shows in your area. Or, if you're drinking the same type of craft beer you could chat about some of the breweries you like. Just let things flow naturally.^{[11]
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- Try to think up meaningful questions that show you're really interested in what she's saying.^{[12]
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  Expert Interview. 20 December 2019.} For instance, if she mentions she's from another town, you might say something like, "What was your favorite part about growing up there?"
- Don't just jump from question to question—that might feel like you're interrogating her. Instead, when you ask a question, let her answer, then share a little about yourself before going back to what she said.

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Pay attention to what she's saying.

Show her you're a good listener. Nothing will kill the vibe faster than if she thinks you're only half-interested in what she's saying. True, a loud club might not be the best place for you to prove that you're hanging on to her every word, and you might have to ask her to repeat herself sometimes. Just do your best to remember the things she tells you.^{[13]
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- For instance, if she says she's in business school, you might bring it back up later by saying, "So, what do you want to do when you get your MBA?"

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Exchange phone numbers if things go well.

That way, you can stay in touch. If it seems like you have a ton in common and there's some chemistry happening, pull out your phone and say something like, "Hey, can I get your number? Maybe we can grab lunch one day soon." From there, you can hang around and talk a little more, or you can head back to your friends and let her get back to hers, depending on what feels the most natural in the moment.
- If the conversation fizzles out, no big deal! It's always good to get out and be social, and you might not hit it off with everyone you talk to. Keep trying—you'll get more comfortable and confident with more practice!