conversation starters (what to say to girls)

the following events and conversation attempts took place at pre-pre-drinks at the westbourne. please note that none were successful, though a good time was had by all (J & T)

T was wearing a demin shirt:
alex: "did you wear that blue denim shirt to bring out your eyes. i think i need to get to know you better"
T: "sorry i have a boyfriend"
alex: "is your boyfriend as gorgeous as you"
T: "no. i go for personality"
... due to his state, alex was escorted out by the bouncer and his fist 16 minutes later

T & J wanted to eat, so J went up to the bar
J: "are the cheese and crackers good value?" (£6.75 on the menu)
barman: "no. but i'll take care of you" he winked with his left eye, then his right (charged £1.00 and received complementary bread and condiments)

guy who works at gusto - and not the good looking french one (talking to T): "i have seen you around"
T: "yes"
guy who works at gusto: "you come here often?"
T: "yes"
(J was not at all offended that he didn't remember her, despite the fact that she was at gusto earlier in teh day)
guy who works at gusto: "i have a party to attend next door in half an hour. can i sit with you in the meantime?"
T: "no"

waitress comes over: "the chef really likes you"
J: "thanks"
... awkward silence
waitress: "i'll tell him you have a boyfriend"
J: "thanks"
chef: "sometimes its good to change the menu"