Edited to include some more context. These are great points. Places where it can be assumed people are comfortable with an approach: - A public place/destina

Edited to include some more context. These are great points. Places where it can be assumed people are comfortable with an approach: - A public place/destination (bar is okay, bus isn't) - They are not in the middle of speaking (lulls in conversations are fine) - They are not blocking sensory inputs (don't approach if you see headphones) This also isn't magic. My success isn't 100%. It's about 30% Which means that 7/10 people don't want to talk to me (which is fine). But it also means that I can pretty reliably make a friend/day if I were so inclined A bit about me, I'm a short man (5'3") with pretty solid facial symmetry and good grooming but I'm NOT particularly attractive. I'm putting that context because it is important: - Because of maleness I'm automatically safer in most situations (as in, I can approach someone, go off solo w/them and be confident I won't be assaulted) - I'm short, so I'm not REALLY a physical threat to people - Hygiene implies social consideration/health - Facial symmetry automatically encourages trust - Being TOO attractive (and I'm nowhere close) can be intimidating to some people