The Negotiator Mindset

This is the core of M.A.C.K. Tactics, a set of principles that were literally gained through blood, sweat and tears on the battlefield the kind where bullets fly, instead of Cupid’s arrows. Here we’ll explain the powerful connection between Hostage Negotiation and the art of Macking. The Negotiator is a calming, non-threatening presence. He conveys the sense that he is…

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The Psychology of Persuasion

Author Robert Cialdini lays out a powerful, well-researched case on why persuasion is a science and how as human beings, our brains are running most of the time on autopilot and trained to react to certain forms of influence. This makes us vulnerable to “compliance professionals” of all types whom we encounter in our daily lives whether it’s a salesman…

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Mood Killers and Articulate Avoidance

There are certain topics which you should always avoid when talking to a female you’re trying to mack. These topics include: • Death • Communicable diseases • Violence towards women • Porn   I know these sound totally obvious. What kind of jackass would start rapping about porno or rape with a girl he just met? But there’s a reason we…

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Using Minimal Encouragers

As you converse, you’re letting her do much of the talking. Resist the urge to jump in and start telling her what you think. Instead, use Minimal Encouragers are technique used by Hostage Negotiators to keep things flowing. Some examples of Minimal Encouragers are: • “Wow, it seems like we’re really on the same page. Tell me more.” • “I was…

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Mack Humor

Women say it all the time: a sense of humor is a very desirable quality in a man. This gives hope to a lot of guys who aren’t confident in their looks, but are quick with words. The problem is that for most “funny” guys, their sense of humor is a defense mechanism. They’re insecure about trying to connect with…

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Creative Phrasing

The average guy feels awkward about approaching girls because he worries his opening lines will sound obvious and cliché. He doesn’t have anything clever to say and knows he’ll have to resort to something along the lines of “So, do you come here often?”  Once you’ve made your three-point intro, you can start the conversation with a simple question along…

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Guiding The Conversation

Look for ways to guide or control the conversation towards your positive qualities. You want to mention them without lingering on them; the idea is to “plant seeds” rather than blab about yourself.   Travel is an excellent topic to move the conversation towards. If you’ve seen some interesting parts of the world, talking about it makes you seem worldly, sophisticated…

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Great Expectations

A motivator to keep in mind: if you’re in a social environment such as a nightclub or a bar, and are feeling reluctant about approaching women, remember that the single women are there because they want to be approached. If they wanted to be left alone, they’d be at home. They spent a considerable amount of time and expense on…

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The Name Game

Start it off by introducing yourself by name. When a man doesn’t offer his name, it implies that he doesn’t want her to know who he is. Maybe he’s married or has a girlfriend, and is trying to make something happen on the down low. Who knows; maybe he’s wanted by the cops.   OK, that may seem like an extreme…

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The “Female Perspective” Approach

Here’s a clever approach that can be highly effective for a mack. It’s an especially strong ice-breaker if you want to approach a group of females, which is normally an awkward situation.   Let’s say you’re in a club and you spot a hammer you want to talk to, butte’s surrounded by three girlfriends. You walk up to them, flashing a…

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