Sydney bookstore says it was targeted by pickup artists from `dating coaching` company
(The Guardian Books News)

Kinokuniya apologises to customers who felt harassed and warns clients from such companies are not welcomeA commercial `dating coaching` company has been using a popular Sydney bookstore for its clients to test out predatory `pickup` techniques.In an open letter published online, Kinokuniya Sydney said it had been made aware the unnamed dating coaching company `has been using our store to give their clients practical experience, much to our dismay`. Related: 50 years of pickup artists: why is the toxic skill still so in demand? today a dude tried some classic `the game´ pickup artist lines on me at a bookstore, andstarted out w `can you help me with a recommendation, what was your fave book of 2019´. so i said @clementine_ford´s fight like a girl. he looked a bit flustered but perseveredAnd to anyone who has felt harassed we offer our deepest apologies. We have contacted the company we know is involved and requested they not enter the store again. Continue reading...