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What are the pickup artist techniques featured in The Game? Which of these pickup artist techniques does Style use? In The Game, Neil Strauss outlines several pickup artist techniques. These pickup artist techniques are commonly used in the PUA community. Strauss learns all the methods, and uses bits and pieces from each one.
What is the kiss close PUA tactic? How do kiss close routines work, and why was it important for Style to learn it? A kiss close in PUA culture is a type of technique Style learned as a PUA. A kiss close means that the pickup has been successful, and has moved on to physical intimacy.
Who is Herbal in The Game? How did Herbal know Style, and what was his role in Project Hollywood? Herbal in The Game was one of the PUAs who lived and worked at Project Hollywood. Herbal in The Game had a tense relationship with another guru, Mystery, and the two had problems surrounding their relationships with a woman named Katya.
What is a number close? How did Style the PUA use the number close technique? A number close refers to a pickup technique where the end goal is to secure a woman’s number. The number close is part of the Mystery method, and was adopted by other PUAs, including Neil Strauss aka Style.
How did Neil Strauss and Courtney Love know each other? Did they ever date, or were they just friends? Neil Strauss and Courtney Love met when Strauss interviewed Love for Rolling Stone. Neil Strauss and Courtney Love found that they got along well, and spent time talking and getting to know each other.
How did Bible verses inspire the hiding place? What is the role of Isaiah 32:2 in The Hiding Place and for the ten Boom family? Isaiah 32:2 is a Bible verse that mentions a hiding place, which the ten Boom home became. Read about how Isaiah 32:2 inspired Casper ten Boom even before the Beje took in Jews.
Who was Tante Jans? Was she the only aunt that lived with Corrie ten Boom? What was her relationship with Corrie like? Tante Jans was a widowed woman who was one of Corrie ten Boom’s maternal aunts. While living at the Beje, she demonstrated her passionate commitment to her faith. Read more about Tante Jans and her influence on Corrie ten Boom.
Who is Caroline in The Game? How did Neil Strauss and Caroline know each other, and how did Caroline influence Style and change his life? Caroline in The Game was one of the few women Style had a true connection with. During their brief but intense relationship, Caroline in The Game helped him recognize that still valued genuine connection.
Who was Eusie, also known as Meyer Mossel? How did the synagogue cantor come to seek refuge at the Beje? Meyer Mossel was nicknamed Eusie when he lived in Corrie ten Boom’s home. He was a high-risk Jewish man because he had distinct features that made him stand out. Read about how Eusie came to live at the Beje and his relationship with the others in the home.
How many people were in the ten Boom family in Haarlem? Who were Corrie ten Boom’s siblings? Who were Corrie ten Boom’s parents? The ten Boom family is a large extended family that included Corrie ten Boom’s parents, siblings, and aunts. Much of the ten Boom family, especially Corrie ten Boom’s siblings, were involved in the Dutch Resistance. Read more about the brave acts of the ten Boom family and how their faith inspired them to act.