Opener practice, breaking the ice and getting over shyness.

I went out with a friend of mine and his girl to go finish up a mini beer tour at Old Chicago. The hostess and our waitress were both not bad at all, I'd give them a 7-7.5. I started trying some cocky-funny bits with the waitress based on what she said and what her preferences were as far as the beer involved went, and added a few negs. She did respond positively, but still was off to other tables quite frequently. Also pulled the jealous gf opener on her, and we had some rapport for a little while. I think if I become a regular there I could definitely keep this going. My main goal here was to get over my sticking point of overthinking the approach, and starting a conversation. When I got up to use the restroom, I walked by the host stand, smiled as I passed the hostess and on the way back stopped and opened again with the jealous gf bit. If it had been a little slower, and she didn't have to go seat people coming in I think I could have carried it a bit further. I think I feel pretty good about opening, but it's the Fluff in between that I need to work on now, as well as other routines. I think this will get a lot easier when I try it in a different setting where I'm not trying it on women who are busy working and have more time to talk. Any suggestions or comments would be great, appreciate the feedback.

good job. enoough hard work and you will be a good PUA in no time