Now that pumpkin spice lattes are back at Starbucks and football season is starting, cuffing season is not far away. That means it’s time to start looking for the right person if you don’t want to hibernate alone. However, some people need a few tips and Reddit is here to help.
One post asks, “Single women on Reddit, what’s the best way to approach you without seeming creepy?” and these are some of the top answers to help you connect without looking like a desperate loser.
- “Creepy = making the interaction sexualized from the start”
- “Start out friendly, not flirtatious. A good rule of thumb: If you wouldn’t feel comfortable saying the same thing to a man you’ve never met before, don’t say it to a woman.”
- “When giving compliments, focus on things we can control, not things we can’t. A compliment on my hair, makeup, or the shirt I’m wearing is always better received than a comment on my figure or body type.”
- “Time and place are the most important factors. Headphones are a universal symbol of ‘I don’t want to be disturbed right now.’ When I’m dancing with my friends, it’s not appropriate to shout in my ear on the dance floor. When I’m walking through a deserted park, I’m alarmed when a man I don’t know approaches me.”
- “Step 1: Make eye contact. If she returns your gaze, continue; if she avoids your gaze or turns away, abort the mission.”
- “The best advice I can give is to be in the right place. Anywhere a woman HAS to be (bus stop, waiting room, in line, shopping, etc.), leave her alone or quickly read the situation.”
- “Women are human too. Approach them like humans. Make small talk. If you’re at an event/party/bar, talk about it. Don’t think too much about it, just start a conversation like you would with anyone else. And if that goes well, ask for her number.”
- “Do you have a boyfriend?” shouldn’t be the first words you say.”
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