Funny because this kinda happened the other day. I was walking to my car from campus and a girl who was walking in front of me turned around and then did a double take and smiled at me. I was in a rush to get home and also busy thinking about something, so I just kinda ignored it, but I did briefly consider saying hi.

I reasoned though, while I could’ve said hi and started a conversation since we were going in the same direction, it doesn’t necessarily mean I missed out. For one, a smile/eye contact does not necessarily mean a women wants you to talk to her or is interested. I try and smile at people to be nice and sometimes I find myself smiling without realizing honestly (lol) and I’m sure it’s no different for some women. If I were to have had started a conversation, I wouldn’t have had the expectation of getting a date.

Additionally, it is important to see this from a woman’s perspective. I could be wrong but I think generally, women don’t wanna be asked out when doing things. Many get it way too often and it’s annoying and others find it really weird/creepy.

All of this of course depends on the environment, there is a big difference between the club and Publix. A smile/eye contact in one is not the same as in the other.

I’ll finish this off by saying, I don’t think people care if you were to talk to them when they are out, as long as it isn’t interrupting what they are doing. For example making small talk at a bus stop where everyone is waiting (assuming they aren’t busy while waiting). However, I don’t think you should talk to strangers in this manner with the intention of asking them out, unless they make it extremely obvious they are interested of course. Also, you naturally shouldn’t force a conversation if the other person obviously isn’t interested in talking at all either.

If any women would like to weigh in on this feel free, cause honestly I usually see very mixed opinions regarding this.