<human>: Can you condense the text into three sentences or less?

Hey Reddit, being the front page of the internet where all things awesome begin and end, I thought this a great place for some easy advice. 

I am having trouble finding success in picking up people from a bar or club. I don't usually frequent either, clubs far less than a bars, but when I do it is never alone. I am a social drinker, preferring the casual house party or drinking among friends to a loud and usually cramped environment that a club or bar offers. I am currently in college and wait tables to pay my way through school. I have found that in my day to day work, I am energetic and can easily approach a table of any demographic. It is easy to read the body language of a table to determine their reason for dining out, how much they are looking to spend, and what kind of service they expect to receive from me. But bringing this focus into either scenario mentioned before often leads to over thinking and an uneasy feeling that I am bothering the individual. Approaching other in a bar isn't the hard part, at least for me Reddit. The usual lines one might expect work fairly well; lines like, "can I buy you a drink," or "I couldn't help but notice you look really pretty, my name is ____." The issue I face comes immediately after that. Its more so maintaining their attention after that initial approach. I can make small talk, but making the right small talk that is compelling and makes them seek my company after their drink has arrived is another issue altogether. The issue is made worse if they have brought a friend or are among a group. I know reading body language and giving off the right vibe is a huge part of approaching women in these environments and its made worse when I am uncomfortable or unsure to begin with. So Reddit, any suggestions?
<bot>: Unable to maintain small talk in a bar or club after buying them a drink, leaving both parties unsatisfied. Any suggestions?