A video store is a wonderful and magical place. Filled with new releases and classic films galore, it can and should be an endless source of top notch entertainment. Perhaps however, you've noticed something else about the video store your last few visits, and we're not talking about the two dollar seven day rentals. We're talking about the ultra hottie behind the counter, and you've got to have her.

Hook

The problem you are going to face when putting your moves on the video store girl is the same as any other situation. The competition. Video stores are full of young studs on the make, and she knows it. The key in this situation, like in all others, is to be subtle about your intentions.

Another obstacle you face is the stress level of the girl you are after. At times a video store is a fast paced and hectic place to work, so your timing must be impeccable when making your approach. Avoid going in the store on the busiest nights which are Thursday through Sunday, and try to get there before 7pm, as our research tells us that the busiest hours in a video store are 7-10pm. The timing of it all brings forth the importantance of laying some groundwork.

You can not and will not count on her being able to talk to you every time you are in the video store. Her job will not allow for idle chit-chat at all times. Make yourself familiar to her. And by that we don't mean let her see you sneaking back to the adult section once or twice a week, we mean just be in the store only when she is there, and when you ask for help, make sure you ask her. And perhaps most importantly, don't be alone when you are in the store, at least not always. Doing this will make your scheme obvious, and basically tell her that you are a loser with no friends.

Line

The key when approaching the video store clerk is the initial contact. You don't want to give away that you are in fact interested in her, so you'll have to deliver your first line engagingly, but somewhat disinterested at the same time:

"Excuse me, I'm having a hell of a time finding your copy of The Color of Money, would you mind helping me out?" is great for two reasons. It is polite and simple, and its asking for an older movie. If you ask for help finding a new release, she'll know what you are up to. Everybody knows where the new releases are.

"Excuse me, I think you are going to need a mop back in the adult section" is a great way to not only freak her out and turn her off you forever, but perhaps also to get yourself arrested. If you must approach her with this, for God's sake zip your pants back up first.

When you've found your videos and its time to leave, make sure you get her to ring you through. Make small talk of whatever sort, and treat her like you would anyone else, and nothing more or less.

Your next trip through the store is perhaps the most important one of all, and luckily enough it will be your most effortless. Remembering that the key to this is being subtle, you are barely going to notice her this time around, but not to the point of rudeness. When you see her simply say:

"Hey, how's it going?"

After her response, continue on with your movies to another cashier and be on your way. This step is absolutely crucial. You have dispelled any notions from your first visit that you are in fact on the make, but at the same time you've shown her that you are still a nice enough person.

A big key here is that you don't space out your visits too much, because you don't want her to forget you (hey, she sees a lot of customers on a daily basis). Rush recommends 5-9 days between visits. Which brings us to your third visit.

On the third visit you will force a conversation upon her, but not in an obnoxious manner. Go to the store alone, walk around for five minutes, then seek out your girl:

"Hi, could you help me for a second? I'm having some friends over tonight, and I'm not really sure what I should rent for us to watch. What would you recommend?"

This simple question can turn out to be the all-telling. If she starts asking questions, like who is coming over, what mood you are trying to establish, what kind of movies you like, then your golden. If she says "I dunno" or something similarly unintelligent, she isn't interested, so move on. She has seen you several times, if she wants to get to know you better, she will go out of her way to do so.

Sinker

Your fourth trip to the store is when you will make your move. If everything has gone according to plan up to this point, you've shown her:

1. That you are a friendly and outgoing person who may be interested.
2. That you are a friendly and outgoing person who may not be interested.
3. That you are friendly, outgoing, and that you value her opinion.

Now that your confidence is soaring, its up to you to close this deal. Keep it simple and keep it casual. She has an obvious interest in movies, so ask her if she would like to go see one with you. If you think this is perhaps a bit too bold, go to the fail safe and ask her out for coffee.

"What time are you off work tonight? Want to go grab a coffee with me?"

Delivered with smoothness and confidence, it should be no time before shes dragging you to the back of the store for a little mop action of her own in the adult section.