Using pick up lines can work if you use the right ones. Often, they come across as cheesy and don’t work. If you want to make a good impression here are a few simple things to keep in mind.

Kill the Cliché

If you’ve heard the pick up lines used before, then you want to disregard them. Cliché’s never work. Instead of working they often have the opposite of the desired effect. Don’t ask someone if it hurt when they fell from heaven or anything else this bad. Instead, come up with fresh material.

Keep It PG

You don’t know what kind of personality the person you’re trying to pick up has. Even online you don’t really know. So you don’t want to use anything that is overly aggressive or sexual. Even if an online profile alludes to sex, you still want to avoid it. The sex talk can come up later.

Make It Original

Coming up with your own material is going to be a much better way to make an impression. In fact, just forget about the idea of using a pick up line. Look for things in their online profiles that you can use to strike up a conversation. If they profess a love for rescuing dogs, make up a line around that. For instance, sending that person a message saying that you love animals or love the idea of rescue will be more than enough to get your foot in the door. Keep it simple, classy, and personal.