What are the biggest dos and don'ts when it comes to a man approaching you in public?

Don't immediately ask me for my name or if I "live around here." I do not trust you enough for you to know that information.

Don't touch me. Don't invade my personal space by shoving your face in mine so that you are sure you've gotten my attention.

Don't continue trying to speak to me when you see that I am uncomfortable. If I am already uncomfortable with this interaction, nothing you say or do is now going to make me comfortable.

Don't approach me if you are with a group of men.

Do start with "excuse me" before you start speaking. Don't know why, but it makes me feel like you are being less intrusive. Manners and politeness, maybe?

Do use non sexual compliments if you want to give one. ( "excuse me, hi, my name is blahblahwomanapproacher and I just wanted to say I love......your glasses? that book you're reading? whatever)

Do offer your number instead of asking for hers. The approaching party should be the one handing out their numer.

Do treat me like a human being you are trying to befriend rather than a walking sex organ you are trying to get into.

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