| Former PUA here. The key is body language, and most men are pretty poor at reading signals. Look for an IOI (indicator of interest) from a woman, which could be as simple as a second glance. Also look how they are standing/sitting, including use of arms (crossed arms = not up for it); then take cues from your conversation if you do approach. Are they asking questions of you too? Laughing at your jokes? If not, time to get the message and move on. |
Lol, I've had success meeting men in the produce department many a time. I'm not even kidding. But this was over 10 years ago. I suspect things are much different with the prevalence of online match making. |
| Just not when I’m walking with my husband. |
I’m fine with a guy approaching me because he finds me attractive. My hope would be that he would be that, if he was looking to date, not just hook up, that the conversation we had would determine if he wanted to ask me out. In my opinion, the original draw may be appearance but the chemistry is in conversation. |
| OP, I’m interested to know what makes you interested in approaching a particular woman? What are the things that cause you to want to approach someone? |
PP former PUA here. Online match making prevalence makes it easier to meet people in the produce department. These days, people are so poor at in-person conversation/flirting that if you are good at it, you really get noticed. There's just less competition. I especially notice that among people in their 20s. |
This just don't be creepy and if you get the vibe she wants to be left alone leave her alone |
+1 Striking up a conversation about something relevant -- dogs at the dog park, food at a restaurant, books at a bookstore, etc., is fine. And then see how it goes, paying attention to body language and the like that tells you she's busy or distracted or not interested. Jumping to compliments on her looks or asking her out is not. I don't want a stranger coming up to tell me I've got beautiful eyes. Don't follow them, don't pressure them, gracefully take no for an answer. |
A light conversation might lead to a date. But don’t start with that. |
Exactly. And even if it's the former but all you do is compliment me on my physical appearance? Bye. |
What is a PUA? |
This is exactly correct. |
"Pick Up Artist" I think |
PUA = Pick Up Artists. Guys who creep on women “professionally” |
Pick up artist. It’s a whole thing.
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