Pick-up Lines: How was heaven when you left it?

Women claim pick-up lines don't work. Well, that may be true if you say something like, "I miss my teddy bear. Would you sleep with me?" or "Gee, for a fat girl you sure don't sweat much." Whistling at her to get her attention and saying, "Your Daddy must be a farmer because you grew some nice melons?" is funny but not productive.
Pick-up lines work when they are kept to a minimum. Quit the generic 'lines' and be a bit creative. Remember, you are only trying to accomplish two things with a pick-up line. Those two things are: 1. Get her attention while maintaining a good first impression; 2. Open the door for a 1-3 minute conversation. Pick-up lines are for those who may feel a bit timid to get a decent conversation going. It's always good to have some basics in your head. Here are five productive pick-up lines.
　
How does this shirt look??

This is a very popular choice of one of my friends. When you spot a female who attracts you, ask for her to opine on something. For example, if you're in a clothing store, you can say, "I'm going to my family reunion and I'd really like your opinion on an outfit for me" or "I'm buying my sister a birthday gift and I have NO idea what to get." By the way, ladies like guys with sister around the same age... don't know why. This line works best in a jewelry store.
　
Stacey??

This may sound cheesy, but, trust me: it works!! Walk up to a woman and call her any random name as if you thought she was someone you know. For example, walk up to her and casually say, "You're Stacey, right?" Depending on her response, you'll determine whether she's annoyed. If she just denies you pleasantly and looks to you for your reaction (which is most likely), you can give her some info about yourself; like, "Oh, I'm sorry! You really look like someone from my Psychology class." or "Oh, you really look like Stacey from the modeling agency I'm working for." (maybe that's too much) This way, if she seems annoyed, you can walk away with your pride.
　
Wow, that's a cool necklace!!

Okay, if you walk to me and say, "You are hot!!", I would be tickled pink; but, these general statements don't work with women. They are too focused on feeling 'unique'. Although it's dumb, this is what you have to deal with. So, asking her if there are anymore like her at home won't work.
The trick in compliments is to be more specific. Pick something special about her. Something she's wearing, holding etc. would be good. Be certain that what you pick has grounds for conversation. Don't say "Nice shirt!" when it's a white t-shirt. If it's a cool unique necklace she has on or if she's walking her dog, you have very good conversation starters. Ipods can give you a chance to have a music conversation, stilettos is an opener for fashion and books can open an author discussion.
　
Have you watched...

Sometimes you need to be creative with your pick-up lines. Other times, the location gives you a pass. If you guys are in McDonald's, you can complain about the slow service. If you're at a forum, you can directly talk to her about the topic at hand (this obviously shouldn't be attempted in a police station nor a VD clinic). Asking her in the line of the ticket booth, "Have you watched this any other movies from this actor" is a lot better than something corny as, "Are you lost ma'am? Because heaven is a long way from here."