Pick-Up Lines Actually Work, According to Survey

Plus, the three-day rule and other notorious dating rules debunked.

By Kristin Wong Jul 30, 2012 3:35PM

Are you a parking ticket? Because, girl, you've got 'fine' written all over you.

According to the results from a new survey, nearly half of women enjoy cheesy pick-up lines like this one. Dating site eHarmony asked 2,012 of its members, both men and women, about relationships and dating games. According to their results, the rules for dating have seriously been revamped.

A whopping 44 percent of women admitted they actually like pick-up lines. Technically, the majority still don't care for them, but that percentage is still higher than I would have presumed. I mean, who likes being asked, "Do you like raisins? How about a date?" Although, I have to say, this pick-up line may just be acceptable:

"How much does a polar bear weigh? ...Enough to break the ice; hi, my name is Steve."

Women's tolerance of pick-up lines isn't the only statistic that may be surprising. The survey also debunked the notorious "three-day rule." You know, the one that says you should wait a few days before contacting someone you've met for the first time? A whopping 73 percent of women and 71 percent of men say that waiting three days is downright "ridiculous." With those percentages, I think it's safe to say the three-day rule is done. Texting has likely replaced that first icebreaker call, anyway, and since texting is a more casual form of conversation, it makes sense that singles are no longer waiting three days to communicate. We live in a fast-paced world--who has time to wait that long for a date?

And speaking of technology, online "stalking" is now apparently becoming the norm. eHarmony reports:

"Nearly half of females and males check out potential dates online prior to meeting."

And while most singles decry dating games, women aren't the only ones who enjoy playing hard to get. According to the survey, 41 percent of men admit that they play coy, too.

Another surprising finding--people are apparently okay with the last-minute date. Eighty-nine percent of men and 77 percent of women said they would go on date with same-day notice.

What do you think of these results—are pick-up lines okay? Is the three-day rule ridiculous? Would you go on a date with same-day notice?

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Jul 31, 2012 5:24AM

"My magic watch says your not wearing any underwear", She replies, "Thats not true, I am too wearing underwear....", You respond, "This watch must be an hour fast".

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average person 356

Jul 30, 2012 10:15PM

Duh, of course pick up lines work, otherwise guys wouldn't use them, the reason they work is cause a guy has to have some balls to use them, he has to actually go up to a woman he's never met and attempt to be charming by talking to her, lines don't have to be cheezy, witty is always much better.

They work simply because: women don't want a cowardly man as a lover. They don't want a guy who is afraid of his own shadow and so nervous he can't even muster up the courage to speak to a woman. That guys going to have a hard time finding his way around a vagina.

Women are liberated enough to know that insecure cowards make bad boyfriends. Conceded ****s make bad boyfriends too alot of the time, but at least the sex is usually better.

And lastly, women would much rather hear you make silly attempts at making her laugh with dumb lines than listen to you wine about your ex all night.

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Krazee Thug Nutz

Jul 30, 2012 10:55PM

"Do you know (insert your name)?", "No." (reach out your hand and say) "Hi, I'm (Insert your name)".

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absolut0

Jul 31, 2012 4:35PM

"Girl, I'll love you like a snowstorm... I'll give you 8 - 10 inches and you won't be able to leave the house for 3 - 4 days."

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Awesome35

Aug 2, 2012 9:36PM

"I have a boyfriend"

I have a goldfish... Oh, I'm sorry, I thought we were talking about stuff that doesn't matter"

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Fentroll

Aug 2, 2012 9:29PM

OR,

you could simply walk up,

introduce yourself and be honest and polite.

if she rejects you,

GOOD!

find someone who thinks class and honesty are important.

if you just want to have sex with a random person.....

enjoy your herpes, std, Hep C, HIV, warts, clap....ETC!

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Mind_Focused

Jul 31, 2012 1:51AM

I'm the kind of guy who approaches a woman with something good to say about what's caught my attention. Then I try asking questions that make a girl answer with more than a one word answer. Here's a piece of advice too y'all fellas'. Don't ever ask a woman if she has a boyfriend instead ask her, when the last time she's been out on a date? That creates a lot of room for more conversation. If it's been a long time she is most likely single or has a lame man, which could mean she's looking to upgrade. Peace.