Okay, let’s talk about this whole ‘pitchin woo’ thing.
Right, so this takes me back. Wasn’t like, yesterday, you know? More like when I was younger, definitely less grey hair involved. There was this person, right? And well, I kinda wanted to, you know, get their attention. Make ’em notice me. That’s what folks used to call ‘pitchin woo’, tryin’ to charm someone.
So, first thing I did, I tried to figure out what they were into. You can’t just walk up blind, right? That’s asking for trouble. I spent a fair bit of time just kinda… observing. Not in a creepy way, mind you! Just paying attention. What music did they seem to like? What did they talk about with their friends? Little things.
Finding the ‘In’
Turns out they were really into old black-and-white movies. Like, seriously into them. Me? I knew maybe three old movies, tops. So, my next step was clear: homework. I actually went to the library – yeah, the actual building with books – and borrowed a stack of DVDs. Watched ’em. Took notes, believe it or not. Kinda nerdy, I know.
- Found out their favorite genre (Film Noir, it was).
- Watched a bunch of classics: The Maltese Falcon, Double Indemnity, stuff like that.
- Tried to remember actors’ names and famous lines.
The Actual ‘Pitching’ Part
Okay, so now I had something to talk about. Wasn’t just gonna stand there like a dummy. The next time I saw them, I waited for my chance. Didn’t just jump in. Waited for a natural pause in the conversation they were having.
Then, I dropped it in. Something casual. Like, “Oh, speaking of shadows, did you ever see that scene in…?” And I mentioned one of the movies I’d watched. It wasn’t super smooth, probably sounded a bit rehearsed, ’cause, well, it kinda was. But it worked! Their eyes lit up a bit. They were surprised I knew it.
We actually talked for a good ten minutes about old flicks. It wasn’t magic, didn’t suddenly seal the deal or anything. But it was a start. It was me, actively putting in the effort, doing the groundwork, and then taking that little step forward. That was my version of ‘pitchin woo’.
Looking back, it was kinda awkward, sure. A lot of effort just to have a single conversation. But hey, you gotta try, right? You put yourself out there, do a bit of homework, take a shot. Sometimes it connects, sometimes it doesn’t. That time, it got me a conversation, and that felt like a win.
