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"Well, here I am. What are your other two wishes?" -

There’s a reason why everyone says confidence is sexy, and this is one of the most confident lines out there.

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"Something’s wrong with my phone: your number isn't in it" -

Go up to them asking if they can help you with something, with a very concerned look on your face. Give them a second to take a look at the phone, then go in for the punchline.

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"If I were to ask you out, would your answer be the same as the answer to this question?" -

If they say no, it’s a yes to the date. If they say yes, it’s still a yes. Deviously brilliant!

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"Your hand looks heavy. Can I hold it for you?" -

You could also go the opposite route if you’re a little more comfortable with them and ask, “Can you hold this for a second?” while putting out your hand as if you’re holding something in it. Then when they reach out to receive it, you put your hand on theirs.

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"I was going to call you beautiful, but then I realized I don’t have your number yet" -

A compliment and a slick way to get someone’s number? This pickup line is working double-time.

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"If you were words on a page, you’d be fine print" -

We’ve all heard the parking ticket pickup line (“Are you a parking ticket? Because you have fine written all over”), so this is a refreshing and unexpected take.

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"I’d say God bless you, but it looks like he already has" -

This is a sneeze-specific pickup line, but one that really comes in handy during allergy season.

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"Are you a magician? When I look at you everyone else disappears" -

This is a great line because it goes beyond just complimenting their looks but keeps things light with a joke.

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"Besides being incredibly attractive, what do you do?" -

Not only are you complimenting their looks in a way that doesn’t feel like too much, but you’re also kicking off the conversation.

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"Did you just come out of the oven? Because you’re hot!" -

Complimenting them while you show off the fact that you know your way around a kitchen is a recipe for success.

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"Feel my shirt. Do you know what it’s made of? Boyfriend material" -

Obviously you can swap out the “boyfriend,” perhaps “wife” or “husband” if you’re already in a relationship and looking for a little more.

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"As a historian, you can be sure I’m good at dates" -

This one is especially great if you really are a historian, otherwise you can talk about what your actual profession is when you go on that date.

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"Does anyone have an extra heart? Mine’s been stolen!" -

This works as a great pickup line but also as a sweet response whenever someone woos you—even if you’re already in a relationship!

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"I think I’ve seen you on Spotify. This week’s hottest single, right?" -

First flatter them by making them think that you think they’re a famous musician, then flatter them again to seal the deal while also figuring out if they’re single.

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"Do you like raisins? How do you feel about a date?" -

You risk them thinking you’re a weirdo who really cares about raisins before you get to the second question, but you might also find that they also, for example, hate raisins in cookies, and then you already have something in common to talk about on your date!

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"Do you have a map? I keep getting lost in your eyes" -

If you’re the kind of person who is only emboldened to approach someone after making eye contact, this one’s for you.

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"Are you tired? You’ve been running through my mind nonstop" -

Make sure you don’t give them too much time between the delivery of these two lines or else they might worry that their appearance is so rough that you’re coming up to them in actual concern!

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"Are you Google? Because you have everything I’ve been searching for" -

This one is a cute and creative way to pledge your complete and utter admiration for a total stranger.

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"Do you think I should follow my dreams? Then can I have your Instagram?" -

The success of this does rely on the person saying yes, but if they don’t think you should follow your dreams, are they really worth hitting on anyway?

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"You can call me Ariel, because I want to be part of your world" -

Introduce your name first and then say, “But you can call me Ariel” or “the Little Mermaid” for full effect!

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"Are we in a museum? Because you truly are a work of art" -

Telling someone they’re a work of art just feels so much more elevated than telling them they’re pretty, cute, handsome, hot, or any other compliment on their appearance.

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"Do you know CPR? Because you just took my breath away" -

In an ideal world or if you’re already in a relationship with someone, this is also a hilarious way to initiate a kiss.

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"I’d like to take you to the movies, but they don’t let you bring in your own snacks" -

If you haven’t heard, a new way to describe beautiful people is by calling them a “snack.” If you have enough finesse, you can turn this line into a movie date by adding, “Good thing you’re actually a whole meal!”

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"You know what you would look really beautiful in? My arms" -

This one is funny because it has the potential to initially annoy a woman, especially if it’s coming from a man, but then it subverts expectations.

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"Are you an artist? Because you’ve really drawn me in" -

Take this as a lesson: when in doubt, pun it out.

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"I thought happiness started with an 'h,' but it turns out mine starts with 'u'" -

It’s good to baffle people upon first approach, because the satisfaction of the second part of the pickup line will give them the feeling of suddenly being in a much better mood.

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"Are you a time traveler? Because I see you in my future" -

To be honest, the logic on this one is a little sketchy—are you also a time traveler or a clairvoyant in this scenario? Still, it’s bound to get a smile.

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"Did your license get suspended for driving all these guys crazy?" -

There are many ways to tell a person they’re the hottest in the room, but this is one that is sure to get a laugh.

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"You’re so stunning that you made me forget my pickup line" -

A pickup line in disguise as not-a-pick-up line… genius!

Sources: (Parade) (Reader’s Digest)

See also: Dating rules you should break (and ones you really shouldn't)

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