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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > dating, courtship, and marriage > opening lines
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > dating, courtship, and marriage > opening lines
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > dating, courtship, and marriage > opening lines

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opening lines  

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  • An opening line or gambit is a verbal or nonverbal tactic employed by an individual to initiate interaction with a stranger whom the individual finds attractive. In the entertainment media, the leading man is often portrayed as a savvy hunter who bags a doe-eyed female by taking an unerring shot with a captivating line. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Opening Lines]

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