just do it: crash and burn.

I've never been one to randomly solicit numbers or dates. It's just one of those things that I'm not likely to do because I need to know the girl decently well if I'm planning on spending money on her not just be impressed by her looks.

I share this because today I went to COEX (a huge mall in Korea) with some friends from GCC and played some Jenga at a Board Game Cafe (yes, there is such a thing). Of course, I thought it'd be a great idea to have some kind of punishment for losing and I suggested that the loser has to solicit a number from a stranger (of the opposite gender). The first game I was victorious and escaped the punishment, but the second game I think my nerves got to me and I ended up losing.

Of course, this was followed by all of us walking around looking for someone I needed to ask. Finally, there was this pretty girl in her mid/early twenties waiting for her order. We collectively decided that she was a good choice. And I made my move.

I wouldn't necessarily say that I'm smooth at this kind of maneuver but couple my lack of experience with my horribly apparent English accent and my chances were not looking so good. But true to my word I did it. "Excuse me miss, I'm sorry to bother you but you're really pretty. I was wondering if I could have your number." (It translates a little better in Korea). Then followed the crashing and burning. She put her hand to her mouth, shook her hand no and bowed slightly.

Sure I was rejected, but I think it was character building. Sometimes in life you have to just do it.