To whatsoever side she is inclin’d, Suit all your inclinations to her mind: Like what she likes, from thence your court begin; And whom she favours, wish that he may win. – Ovid, ‘Ars Amatoria’ I, transl. John Dryden In the previous posts in this series on seductive social skills, we’ve considered how to approach and…

Praise the proud peacock, and he spreads his train: Be silent, and he pulls it in again. – Ovid, ‘Ars Amatoria’ I, transl. John Dryden In the previous post in this series on seductive social skills, we considered how to start a situational conversation with the woman who takes your fancy. In this post then,…

Then find occasion to begin discourse; Enquire whose chariot this, and whose that horse? – Ovid, ‘Ars Amatoria’ I, transl. John Dryden In the previous post in this series on seductive social skills, we broadly considered how to start a conversation with a woman in any one of numerous situations. In this post then, we’re…

Here seek an opening for friendly talk, and begin with words that all may hear. Mind you are zealous in asking whose horses are entering, and quick! – Ovid, ‘Ars Amatoria’ I, transl. J. H. Mozley In the previous post in this series on seductive social skills, we considered how to make a potent first impression…

Lay bashfulness, that rustic virtue, by; To manly confidence thy thoughts apply. – Ovid, ‘Ars Amatoria’ I, transl. John Dryden In the previous post in this series on seductive social skills, we considered how to smoothly approach a woman, in just about any situation, to start a conversation with her. Now, before we move on…

No need is there of talking on the hand; Nor nods, nor signs, which lovers understand. But boldly next the fair your seat provide; Close as ye can to her – and side by side. Pleas’d or unpleas’d, no matter, crowding sit; For so the laws of public shows permit. – Ovid, ‘Ars Amatoria’ I,…