Get rejected much? Maybe you're not doing your research beforehand. Ever wonder why James Bond and Secret Agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible) get so much play? It's not the bad boy routine. It's not the dirty martini, shaken, not stirred. Although I'm sure those things help. The secret is that these men are masters of reconnaissance. They scope out their target females before they make their move. Your mission, should you ever want to get laid, is to find out everything you can about the target female before you hit on her. Note: there's a big difference between stalking a girl and scouting her out. Here are some tips on how to scout her before your score her.

What You Need To Know:There are five key things you need to know. Other details are helpful, but not necessary.
1. Sexual Preference: Lesbians are a blessing and a curse. So, fun to watch, but you can't partake. Make sure you focus your energy on a girl who will let you jump in the sack with her.

2. Does She Have a Boyfriend? Don't you feel like a jackass when you walk up to a girl, lay it on thick and then find out she's taken? Those awkward and unpleasant situations can be avoided with some clever reconnaissance.

3. Any Absolute Factors? Some ladies will draw the line in the sand and stick to it. Unless you're prepared to convert to Latvian Orthodox (e.g. George Costanza in Seinfeld) to continue dating a girl, make sure you make the cut first. Religion, race and age are the most common absolutes.

4. Major Likes and Dislikes: So, there's a chance she'll date you if you're overweight but you will have to move hell and high water to make it happen. Don't bother trying to change her mind. On other hand, if she has a major fetish for drummers and you happen to be one such drummer, you have a major leg up on the competition.

5. Is She Interested? Has she noticed you? Has she said anything to her friends? Is she eyeing you or trying to clear out an eyelash? Can she tell you're interested? Gauging her level of interest will help you determine the best approach. Walking into the situation thinking she has the hots for you when she really doesn't is a recipe for disaster.

How Do You Find Out?
Without breaking the law is the first thing that comes to mind. Don't rifle though her stuff or eavesdrop on her conversations. There are three great ways to find out everything you need to know. Choose your weapon based on availability and what you feel most comfortable doing.

1. Find An Informant: Friends, coworkers and family can all give you great information on the gal of your dreams. Before you score her, hone in on her closest confidants. If you have time, become pals with them and drop casual questions about the lady in question. Otherwise, you have to be very upfront about your intentions. Most of the time your informant will be happy to divulge information and help set the two of you up.

2. Go To The Source: You can ask the women herself without fear of rejection if you're a super sleuth. Start up a conversation with her and after a few minutes say, 'So what's a pretty lady like you doing here without her boyfriend?' Or, if you don't want to be too forward, try 'Are you here by yourself?' If she says that her boyfriend is around the corner getting a drink, you say, 'Well your boyfriend must be pretty dumb to leave a beautiful women like you all alone.' Another approach is the blame game. If she drops the B-Bomb on you, tell her you were just trying to find out for your 'friend' and he'll be very disappointed.

3. Observation: If you're a shy cap, observation is your best bet for mission reconnaissance. Watch her carefully for 15 minutes. Does she stay in one spot or move around the room? Does she only talk with her friends or does she seem to have conversations with strangers? When she sits down, does she face the crowd, or the people she's with? Finally, is she looking around the room or just at her friends? If you can't tell where I'm going with this, here are some good visual signs that a girl is available and interested in finding someone:

a. Moves around to different areas of the room.
b. Sits facing the crowd or stands in a busy area.
c. Looks around the room, makes eye contact with a lot of people.
d. Talks or dances with different guys.
e. If she's with a guy, but doesn't touch him as all.

Good luck with your mission. This message will self destruct in 3. . . 2 . . .1 . . .