The Pickup Artist File

: Adopting the belief that there are "plenty of fish in the sea" to reduce desperation.

: Giving a backhanded compliment to lower a "target's" self-esteem. The Pickup Artist

The Evolution of the "Pickup Artist": From Mystery to Modern Dating : Adopting the belief that there are "plenty

Initially, the PUA community focused on "social dynamics"—a set of techniques designed to help men overcome approach anxiety. Famous concepts included: The Pickup Artist