Girls in nail salons?

[PinotNoir]

Another one of these strange scenario questions.

I've noticed a lot of attractive Asian women working at nail salons. This may be a racist stereotype, but it's true where I live. Yet, I don't seem to see these same women out and about. I notice this because there are a lot of nail salons next to other shops that I frequent.

My question is.... how would you approach? Would the best way to be simply to go in and get my nails done (even if that's very emasculating)? Or, would you just go in and say something like, "I noticed how beautiful you are from outside the window and didn't want an opportunity to pass me by"? Of course, then once you do that once, you're kind of done at that nail salon.

Any suggestions? What would you do?

-PN

 

[trashKENNUT]

PinotNoir,

I've noticed a lot of attractive Asian women working at nail salons. This may be a racist stereotype, but it's true where I live. Yet, I don't seem to see these same women out and about. I notice this because there are a lot of nail salons next to other shops that I frequent.

Yes it is racist. HAha! Most Asians are manicurist.

Anyway, I would suggest an idea where you approach them when they are outside their shop. Because approaching girls at nail salons, (if i think about it) is like going to a women's gym or a women's catered yoga lessons.

But yea, Don't let me hinder you though.

Zac

 

[BarryS1]

PinotNoir,

I haven't tried manicurists before, but I''ve used Zac's advice with approaching hired guns at make up stores (ulta beauty, mary kay, ect.) outside during their break. The industry is similar, but there's a greater diversity of race in the hired guns. The beauty stores in my area are in shopping centers, so I can sit on a bench far away and wait for them to pop out! I think cosmetic stores aren't that busy b/c the girls seem less on auto-pilot than hired guns in retail.

Anyway, I would suggest an idea where you approach them when they are outside their shop. Because approaching girls at nail salons, (if i think about it) is like going to a women's gym or a women's catered yoga lessons.

I've always wanted to try something like that - approaching a hired gun in front of the co-workers when you aren't a customer. I'm thinking like car dealerships, women's clothing stores, or a women's gym.

 

[trashKENNUT]

BarryS1,

I've always wanted to try something like that - approaching a hired gun in front of the co-workers when you aren't a customer. I'm thinking like car dealerships, women's clothing stores, or a women's gym.

DOn't do that. What i meant by that sentence is that it never goes too well. Most girls just don't find it relatable, unless you super handsome or something.

Zac

 

[Marty]

Pinot,

Not to put too fine a point upon it, with this suggestion...

Would the best way to be simply to go in and get my nails done (even if that's very emasculating)?

—you don't seem to be your normal self lately.

Not only would this put her in severe doubt of your masculinity and sexual preferences, it would also put you in the "customer" role, possibly disqualifying you as a lover totally... whilst otherwise you could have approached her on a more "equal" footing.

I'd try to get an approach invitation, then go in and see what she wants.

-Marty

 

[PinotNoir]

Marty, you're right, not my old self. I've lost my edge. I just need to start taking action again and get it back. Lately, I've been trying to wade through life decisions (move somewhere new? stay here?), and I'm currently taking a course for a possible career change (actually, two career possibilities I have in mind that are closer to my dream, but will take a year), and I've been trying to shake a girl from my mind. I think it's kind of been draining my energy.

Anyway, thanks guys for the advice. Always helpful. If I'm truly interested in anyone that I see, I'll just take a lunch at a nearby store (but outside) and see if anyone pops out (ZacAdam's/BS1's advice) or wait for an approach invitation (Marty's advice; if none, I had a good lunch). I'll see what happens. Marty, I assume the typical approach invitations would just be a girl smiling and looking out the window at you? Hmmm, I think tomorrow (or some time this week) I'll take a lunch at the bench in front of the store, and I'll write a FR about it if anyone comes out.

BarryS1, as far as hired guns, the only ones that I've asked out in front of coworkers/customers have been servers. I've asked out girls working at clothing departments, working at the gym, etc., but only when alone (one-on-one). At first, I think it sounds "creepy," but if you're just really nonchalant and smooth about it, all of the women have been really positive -- even if they had a boyfriend. I think servers can get sick about it, and that's where you have to be really delicate, but girls working at clothing stores and other places generally don't get asked out from my experience (guys might flirt with them, but rarely do guys go direct and ask them on a date). I hope to try asking out a few in front of coworkers/customers too some time, not because it's a fantasy, but because I know it is sometimes a necessity (you may never see the girl again), and I've missed opportunities from it. My hope is that just having slow movements, being calm/relaxed, and being smooth/nonchalant should make it a good experience; it's hard to get upset with someone like that. Zac made a good point that looks matter a good bit, but everyone has different tastes, so you won't know if she finds you super hot or not until you go over and talk with her

 

[BarryS1]

I hope to try asking out a few in front of coworkers/customers too some time, not because it's a fantasy, but because I know it is sometimes a necessity (you may never see the girl again), and I've missed opportunities from it.

I know what you mean! 1-on-1 for me means that the co-workers are out of earshot and view. That's a tough order for most retail and service stores. Approaching a girl in a group of co-workers can be a time-saver so you don't have to follow her around the store and wait until she's by herself. This seems like a great experiment