A Guide to Shooting your Shot with Class

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Welcome to Limitless! 

This is the second part of How to Shoot your Shot- Part 1

I highly recommend reading that discussion before reading this. 

Here are some tips on how to shoot your shot with class😉. 

1. Be different 

I know this already sounds like a motivational speech😂 but hear me out. People who shoot shots in ‘dms’ are the number one culprits at the other end of this point, if you know what I mean. 

To be honest there is a 95% chance that she won’t reply you if you just leave a hello or hi in her dm. 

I mean, you could say hello if you guys have met before or you’ve heard about each other from a mutual. You could also text that if your profile is a robust one. (Ghost users always do the most🌚). Just hello or hi can just never sit right with me, because ‘hi what?’🤔

Instead of these attempts, if you are trying to shoot your shot online, you can start by introducing yourself and say you would like to know more about them. 

Or even better, drop a comment or intelligent question in response to something on their profile (this works 80% of the time). Remember, don’t overdo it. Don’t ask too personal or intrusive questions.

Pick up lines aren’t bad too. Just make sure they aren’t overused or boring. 

2. Be respectful 

This goes both ways, but first, let’s start with the shot shooter🤣. Don’t think a rude ‘notice me’ comment is a valid way to shoot a shot. Believe me, you’ll probably be shooting yourself in the leg😂. So, shoot your shot with respect. 

The funniest one is those who sit in their cars, wind their windows down and say, ‘hello sis, can you come in and let’s talk’, or expect you to be answering them while they are seated in their cars. This shows a lack of courtesy. 

Tell me why you cannot get down and say what you want to say. The person is more likely to listen too if you can just get down and talk (without being creepy). 

Creepy is when you see that she is running away from you and you start running after her, are you joking meee???😭😂. It could also be when she clearly doesn’t want to talk to you and you are forcing her to talk. Is it by force?🤨 I sincerely don’t believe in pressure. Just leave if she isn’t giving you audience to avoid embarrassment and to respect her space. 

Then, to the one who they are shooting shot to🤭, it’s your turn. Please do not insult someone who is trying to talk to you respectfully. Don’t embarrass them or drag them on social media. Just politely decline if you aren’t interested. 

3. Gauge the atmosphere 

This point is so important, and it shows you’ve done your homework before starting the conversation. 

First you want to make sure the person isn’t in a relationship. Some people post things that imply that they are in a relationship and some actually post their partners. So, you have to watch out. 

You also have to make sure they aren’t still reeling from a breakup. The last thing you want to be is a rebound. I really don’t want that for you. 

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All in all, don’t be scared of shooting your shot. You’d never know until you try. I know rejection hurts, you can always read this post on dealing with rejection if you ever get rejected though, it is part of life. 

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Now, I guess you can go ahead and shoot that shot with confidence!😉 

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