Something that's cropped up recently, and seemed to be a problem the other night with Hustler, was being able to reach a "Hook Point" (as Mystery puts it) in the interaction.

You know the score, you've just opened a set got them giggling a bit, maybe stirred up a bit of debate, but I found that getting to the point where they actually want you to stick around and not leave them just didn't happen.

At first, I thought to just launch into some random stuff like "What colour would a polar bear go if it got hypothermia?" or "My mate Stu has a cat that can backflip - should we put it in the circus?" but then this sounds too much like just another opener.

Maybe it was just me and my lack of experience (it was, after all, only my first proper night out of sarging), but some input here would be good fellas.

Hi mate,
Getting to the hook is cool. Remember to escalate (kino). Once you hook, chill the fuck out. Easier said then done, it does take practice. You basically vibe. Talk about whats on your mind...not what may impress her..just talk about what you find amusing..what you did that day etc........pretend you're talking to your mate, your sister etc..BE NORMAL..add in the odd randomness, just to spike the conversation "oh my god, you're trying to seduce me, I can tell"...Try to bounce her round the venue..suggest your thirsty, go to the bar etc do a round if you can afford it..you're not supplicating if you buy her a drink in the correct frame (we're just chilling!)

It takes practice but keep at it