[Matt3B]

(06-04-2013 09:53 PM)Mumbojumbo Wrote:  

(06-04-2013 03:14 PM)calihunter Wrote:  

just search for a couchsurfing threads here. same difference

Mhh maybe I'm missing something. I use Couchsurfing too (not much for hosting though, but for having a pipeline in countries without a good dating portal).

I was more interested in a street opener.

I like the 'How good is your language' but I'm more looking for something I as a local can convincingly ask a tourist whose origin I do not know.

My best bet so far is 'How do you like xyz so far'. But I'm looking for the pet store equivalent

You're placing too much emphasis on the opener. It doesn't really matter.

"How good is your English?"
"You look lost"
"What's a crazy foreigner doing in my town?"
"Are you from x?"
"You don't look like you're from around here"

That won't get them attracted to you, approaching them and displaying your value will. It's not all about lines, it's about you.