Hey! The answer to this is quite simple my friend.
There is a saying "You get what you give". If you give a simple "hello", you're going to get a simple "hello" back.
Starting a conversation with "hi" is bland, and an AFC thing to do.
I'm not knocking you, I'm only letting you know that most men start off conversations this way. It's not entirely our fault either.
I'll break it down...
Men - are naturally very linear, and logicaly driven in conversation structure
Women - are naturally scatter-minded and emotionally driven in conversation structure. They like to be entertained (women are known for being dramatic!).
SO. With all of this now in mind, start off the conversation with something crazy, random, or fun. In return, you'll get more fun responses from her to play with now.
Remember that you're the alphamale. However you initiate the conversation, and carry it, is how it is going to go.
Instead of "Hi"
Try "Hey, did you see that lady on the escalator? She had like.. 3 cats on leashes" (say it with expression. Remember that females are emotional creatures that respond to emotion)
It's random, funny, and memorable. Not to mention that it leaves much more room for a response, rather than a one/two faced answer.
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