I don’t like wasting my time with idiots. When meeting people I usually implement a social filter of some sort to see if they are worth my time.
Here is a walk-through of what I recently began doing in parks:
1) I first go into the park and sit down right next to somebody on an otherwise empty bench, our bodies touching. Some people find this uncomfortable and will leave within minutes. Most people like to stick it out and prove they aren’t afraid or suspicious of strangers.
2) Next, I Begin leafing through large-print photos of myself, photos big enough that my face appears life-sized in my lap. I have seven different photos I use for this (happy, sad, surprised, eager, asleep, dramatic, and silly). I make sure to tilt the prints towards my friend so they can be sure to see them. I let the photos do the work for me, a true Johnnrade will seize the opportunity to strike up a conversation.
3) I put away my headshots and let the friendship or romance take root.
Be creative, don't be afraid to try variations on this. My friend Quint uses photos of children playing soccer.
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