Is it okay to approach women in places other than bars and nightclubs?

Question

I hate those places, and I don't drink, so I feel out of place there. I was just wondering how girls felt about being approached in other places or if they only want to meet a man in a bar.

Answer 1

It's totally fine. The girl will probably respect you even more for having the courage to approach her in a place other than a stupid bar. Bars are only for wannabe losers.

Answer 2

I would.

1) Look for the ring, if there's a wedding ring, keep walking.
2) Everyone needs to go to get food, try a grocery store.
3) Stalking isn't necessary, just say hi as you pass in the aisle
4) If she says hi back to you with a smile and the glance is a little longer than you expect, she may like to talk to you a bit more. Ask her if she does any cooking. Ask her what she likes better, black olives or green olives (provided you can work that into the conversation.) Does she prefer spaghetti sauce or marinara sauce? Salt or Pepper. Heck if it goes really well, you may be able to ask her how she wants her eggs in the morning. But don't get that far ahead of yourself.

Meeting someone in a bar is often bringing the bar home with you. Would you want to try a satisfying relationship with someone you know is a barfly? Would you want to try to start one with a chess champion? A librarian? A school teacher? A college professor of Cultural Antrhopology? Think of the type of person you would like to meet, learned, funloving, country westen dancing, UNO champion, LOL whatever, and that's where you want to go.

The supermarket was a general idea, but I have a few friends who are now married after meeting in the grocery store.

Answer 3

Later parts of the question I can answer to extent. It will be flattering to be thrown a good few compriments by a stranger but not in a sleezy way etc. I think its important to have good intention to meet people especially women if you know what I mean. I found that lot of guys approaches in a way that they only want to find out about me, so I think it would be good for a change to be approached in a good old manner including introduction. I hope it helps. P.s. How about uni? I mean lot of guys go into work force that is physical e.g. mining rather than studying at university? Maybe?

Answer 4

It's OK to talk to anyone anywhere. Whether you will get a response is another story. Bars and nightclubs are good because women are there specifically to meet other guys. You don't have to drink. Just have a coke or something and start talking.

Answer 5

Yes, do like in animal house in the produce aisle with cucumber in hand. lol Just having fun. When I was single, I preferred to meet men outside of bars and nightclubs. They really are not the place to meet men. So if you see someone you like have a quick smile ready and something sweet and witty to say. Good Luck

Answer 6

Oh yes, please approach women outside of those places. You will be more likely to find a woman of substance who respects you and doesn't just want money or sex. Just strike up a conversation like you would with anyone while standing in line at the grocery store, out for a walk on a sunny afternoon, at the gas station. Nothing beats a sincere smile, eye contact and a friendly 'hello.'

Good luck!

Answer 7

Actually, I believe a bar is the last place a woman wants to meet a man. I'll tell you, it takes much more guts for a guy to walk up to a woman, at park or mall and attempt to connect. I've tried it, crashed and burned. But, a couple of times.....it was truely wonderful.

Answer 8

It's absolutely okay to approach women anywhere...just be aware that, as in a bar, you'll get some positive reactions and some not...

I find it much more flattering when a guy approaches me in a non-bar scene...

Answer 9

Bars and night clubs are the worst places to meet women. The kind of woman you 'pick up' in a night club usually likes guys who mess around.

Answer 10

When I was single long, long ago men would approach me at the market or the bookstore and I still think those are the best ways to meet someone. If you have, a dog take him to the dog park, or even try the gym.