"There is something wrong with my phone. It doesn’t have your number in it,” has been voted the nation’s number one cheesiest chat-up line, according to a new survey. It was closely followed by, “Do you believe in love at first sight – or should I walk by again?”
However just one in 10 Brits claimed they had the confidence to use either, according to research by travel holiday specialists On the Beach. In the poll, which quizzed more than 1,000 Brits, 74 percent admitted they felt a change within themselves on holiday, particularly when it comes to dating.
However, only 19 percent will see it through and approach someone on their jollies.
More than a quarter (28 percent) have faced language barriers while chatting someone up, and 30 percent have admitted to resorting to using cheesy one-liners.
Zoe Harris, chief customer officer at On the Beach said the findings prove Brits are more forthcoming romantically when away – but could still use a little expertise.
That’s why her team have enlisted the pulling expertise of Love Island hunk, Calum Best – appointing him as their ‘Holiday Romance Guru’.
“Although these findings show that Brits are more courageous on holiday, we might need a little assistance when it comes to making the first move,” she said.
"Hopefully with Calum as our Holiday Romance Guru, he’ll inspire Brits looking for love to carry on searching and not let language barriers get in the way. Our customers will receive Calum’s tips on finding love and his extended chat up lines direct to their inbox on Valentine’s week – spreading the love this Valentine’s season.”
According to On the Beach research, the top five most popular chat up lines with Brits are:
1. There is something wrong with my phone. It doesn’t have your number in it.
2. Do you believe in love at first sight – or should I walk by again?
3. If I could rearrange the Alphabet, I’d put U and I together.
4. Are you sure you’re not tired? Because you’ve been running through my mind all day
5. Do you have a map? Because I keep getting lost in your eyes.
