Excuse me, is this seat taken? That’s one of the top pickup lines of 2014.

If your go-to pickup line is “What’s your sign?” it’s time to freshen that up a bit. 

AskMen has a list of the most effective pickup lines of 2014:

• Excuse me, is this seat taken? This one gives the other person the opportunity to take control of the situation. 

• Would you like to dance? Don’t use it on someone who clearly doesn’t want to dance, or on someone who’s already dancing with their friends. Wait for a good opportunity.

• What are you drinking? Buying someone a drink is a standard. Asking them what types of wine or ale they like can actually be a good conversation starter.

• Do you come here often? This sounds cheesy but asking someone’s opinion about local hot spots or attractions is another good starter topic.

• Excuse me, can you help me with…? Have a specific question relevant to the location or atmosphere.

• Don’t you find this place…? Fill in the blank with what you think the other person is feeling, and you’ve already got something in common.

• Would you like an escort to your…? Car, table, elevator – again, fill in the blank. This could be scary to some people. Keep it light and innocent to avoid sounding creepy.

• Wow, I really like that. Comment on an article of clothing or a fragrance. Everyone likes a compliment, just be sure it’s sincere. Letting someone know they have nice eyes or a great smile can work wonders. Keep it non-sexual.