The Art of Seduction Summary (P1 C10a): The 18 Targets

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Everyone around you is a potential target. 

To give yourself the best chance of seducing them, you must identify what type of target they are.

Each type is identified by what they feel they are missing in life. Identify this, and you will know exactly what to give them. Pay close attention to their clothes, gestures, comments, love-life, etc. Even if they identify with more than one type, there is normally a common need present. 

You should also identify the category of target you fall under, because a golden rule of thumb is to never try to seduce your own type.

Once a care-free seducer, for whatever reason they decided to settle down, but they miss their old ways. Simply offer them the opportunity and they will jump at it. 

However, you must give them the illusion that they are the ones doing the seducing. To do this with a reformed Rake, spark his interest subtly and let him grow to desire you. With a reformed Siren, let her know that she still has what it takes to draw a man in.

Disappointed Dreamers likely spent a lot of time alone as children, which led to a rich fantasy life. Unfortunately, as they mature, they get disappointed that their reality doesn’t match their fantasy, especially when it comes to relationships.

They desire a grand romance. You will see hints of this in their clothing and furnishings. Hint at adventure and romance and allow them to live out their dreams with you.

Find the few things that make a big difference. Then, put all your effort into those things. This can help you get better quality and save money.

Look at how you use information and make sure the most important parts are easy to find and use. This will make your work simpler and more effective.

Find the golden nuggets of your business: the products, customers, or activities that bring in the most profit. Then, pour all your energy into growing those areas, leaving behind what doesn't work.

Look beyond what you're already doing. Imagine how your industry could be totally different. Think about offering less for less, replacing people with machines, or transforming what you sell into a service.

Crushed Stars were once the center of attention, but those days are long gone and they yearn to have it back.

Of course, openly wanting attention is frowned upon in society, but you can still glimpse their desires in unguarded moments. 

To seduce a Crushed Star, all you need to do is make them the center of attention. Play the Charmer.

Novices are those that have only been exposed to the world through second hand means, such as the media. They have no real-world experience, and they long to correct that.

Romance is the key to the novice heart. Use seductive language and attention to detail. 

You can (and should) introduce the dark side of life, but not in a seedy way. Mix corruption with innocence.

Conquerors crave power. Though they can appear reserved, they are always looking for challenges to overcome (people or otherwise). Recognize them by their actions, not their appearance or words. They can have sudden bursts of emotions.

You must allow the Conqueror to be aggressive, but be sure not to back down to them immediately. Give them a good chase. If you are too easy to conquer, they will lose interest. It’s a game of pull and push. Wear them out.

Everyone is drawn somewhat to the exotic, but the Exotic Fetishist lives for it. 

In truth, they have a deep self-loathing which usually stems from their social class (usually middle or upper) and culture. 

The Exotic Fetishist likes to travel to exotic locations, immersing themselves in foreign cultures, and is often rebellious in nature. 

To seduce an Exotic Fetishist, be the exotic. Don’t bother if you don’t appear to be different from them in some exotic way (race, background, etc.). If you do have a little of this, then play it up if needed. 

Don’t expect to hold onto the Exotic Fetishist. They get bored quickly.

The Drama Queen needs constant drama in their lives. They use it to cure their boredom. 

Do not offer them security and stability. Instead, give them the mental rough treatment they crave. As soon as you treat them nicely, they will find a reason to quarrel with you.

Drama Queens are recognizable by “all the tragedies” that they've come across.

Professors are critical and like to analyze everything. 

Since they choose to expand their minds, many of them are physically insecure. They get their feeling of importance by showing that they are smarter than others.  They often speak as though they are above you.

The physical presence of the Rake and Siren are perfect archetypes to seduce the Professor, just be sure not to display your own intellectual prowess in front of them.

From a young age, the Beauty has had admirers. Their physical appeal is their strength, but also a source of unhappiness. Looks fade, and that worries her. 

Her beauty is also very intimidating to most men, so she is also very isolated.

To seduce a Beauty, praise her for things most others don’t: character, intelligence, and skills—rather than just her looks. However, do not ignore her looks altogether, after all, that is her greatest strength. 

The Beauty is usually quite passive when it comes to seduction. She doesn’t need to chase, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t want to. Play tug-of-war with her a little. Go cold and let her chase you. She will appreciate it. 

Due to her many insecurities, the Beauty requires a lot of attention and care if you want to hold onto her.

The Aging Baby is one that refuses to grow up. This may be admirable while they are still relatively young (20s or 30s) but starts to wear thin as they age. 

Be the adult figure to win their heart — responsible and steadfast — while admiring their youthful spirit. Allow the Aging Baby to play while you take care of the “adult business.”

Due to their narcissism, Aging Babies do not make good long-term partners.

Rescuers are attracted to troubled people. They yearn to fix or help you (emotionally, morally, financially, etc.). They often truly want to help, but they also crave the feeling of superiority and control. 

Rescuers are easy to spot due to their empathetic nature and history of relationships with dependent people. 

To seduce a Rescuer, have an air of sadness, and either play the damsel in distress to attract a male Rescuer or the boy who can’t deal with the harsh world to attract the female Rescuer.

Roués are, themselves, accomplished seducers with a weakness for the young and innocent. 

To attract a Roué, display your inexperience in the world and resist their advances somewhat. 

It is important to never let your guard down or give in too early with the Roué.

Due to a larger than normal inner emptiness, Idol Worshipers aim to find meaning in something bigger than them; such as a cause or religion.

To seduce them, you must first join them in their worship, or perhaps show them a new cause. Then, after time, become their object of worship and let romance and religion melt into one.

Be sure to keep them stimulated with physical activity or their overactive mind will take over. 

Unfortunately, their endless search for something to worship will mean they will move on from you eventually, but that doesn’t mean you can indulge in the meantime.

Sensualists can be shy, but they may also express their overactive senses in their appearance. 

Recognize a Sensualist by how easily they are affected by their surroundings. Perhaps certain colors or smells change their mood. 

To seduce a Sensualist, you must stimulate their senses. Go to beautiful places and present them with lots of spectacle.

Powerful people are often sought after for one thing or another. It seems (to them) that everyone has an angle to get something from them, so they are often suspicious of others’ intentions. 

The key to seducing the Lonely Leader is to act like their superior, or at the very least, their equal. Since they rarely come across people on their level, it will build trust. 

You must be especially patient when seducing this type.

The Floating Gender is much like a Dandy. They do not care to exist within the clean gender roles of male and female.

Since society may shun this, the Floating Gender often hides it. They search for another like them, another Floating Gender type, or at least someone they can relax and be themselves around.

If you are not a Floating Gender yourself, then it is best to stay away. This is the only case where it is a good idea to seduce your own type.

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