FLIRTING SUCCESS (UPPER-INTERMEDIATE)

What do you think of pick-up lines? Are chat up lines a good form of flattery? If someone approaches you, would you ever use any of the lines below? or... do you think a big smile is enough to show you are genuinely interested in someone?

- Do you believe in love at first sight? Or do I have to walk by again?
- Do you have a map? Because I keep getting lost in your eyes
- Was your father a thief? ‘cause someone stole the stars from the sky and put them in your eyes
- When they made the alphabet, they should have put U and I together
- Can I take your picture? - Why? - Because I want Santa to know exactly what I want for Xmas
- You must be Jamaican, because Jamaican me crazy
- Is your name Gilette? ‘cuz ur the best a man can get
- I must be lost. I thought paradise was further south
- Excuse me, but I think I dropped something! MY JAW!!!
- Did it hurt? - Did what hurt? - When you fell out of heaven…

Below, you can watch a video where you will be given some tips in order to be the best flirt in town. Predict what you will find.

After you watch it...: What are the best flirting tips for success? Is it necessary to be devastatingly attractive or rich? Honesty? Self-confidence? A good smile? Boost the other's ego? Do you agree with all these pieces of advice? Are they any good?

STUPID GIRLS (Advanced)

Have you ever heard 'Stupid Girls' by Pink? Pink is considered an anti-pop star and she is as outspoken as ever in this video clip, where she's setting her sights on the ridiculous antics of Hollywood females. Apparently, she's featuring other stars like Cher, Paris Hilton, Jessica Simpson, Carmen Electra, Pamela Anderson or Lindsay Lohan.
Watch this video and try to form an opinion about it yourself. The questions you will find below may help you...




Questions:
What issues are being criticised in the video clip? Why do you think it's been so controversial?
What celebrities is she making fun of? Why? In what scenes?
After the release of the video, Pink got a thank you letter from the National Eating Disorders Association. Why do you think she received it?
What's the role of the girl at the beginning and end of the video clip?

Click here if you want to read the lirics in English and here if you want to see a translation of the lyrics into Spanish.