Women like a subtle approach that is nonthreatening.

Given that most women have a natural inclination to be guarded when a man they don’t know approaches them, the nonthreatening approach is critical.

This means that you avoid approaching her from behind, getting into her personal space, and touching her.

Rather, give her enough time to be aware of your physical presence.

Staying within eyeshot of her makes this possible.

This means that you are approaching from the front or the side.

When you reach her, keep a safe distance, have a friendly smile on your face, and maintain eye contact.

All of this behavior puts her at ease before you have said a single word.

Her natural instinct to put her guard up when she is confronted with a man she doesn’t know is kept at bay.

Initiate a conversation.

Opening a conversation with a flirtatious comment is highly effective with women, as long as you aren’t sexually explicit.

Give her a compliment.

Preferably, a compliment that isn’t centered on her physical beauty.

Complimenting her outfit, for instance, is an appropriate flirt.

Women put a real effort into what they wear and accessorize, and a man who draws positive attention to an outfit she was thoughtful about wearing before leaving the house captures her attention.

This compliment puts a smile on her face.

Her smile is an indication that not only did the compliment work, she is open to talking to you.

Follow this up with a conversation that is focused on a topic that makes her feel good.

Women love to talk about certain topics that make them feel good, such as pastimes and hobbies, travel and adventure, food and dining, music, books, future goals and dreams, childhood memories, and asking her opinion about something.

As long as you trigger a conversation around one or more of these topics and keep it playful by inserting an appropriate joke every so often, you keep the conversation mentally and emotionally stimulating to her.

Relate to information she gives you during the conversation as well.

For example, if she tells you about a recent trip she made to Europe and how much fun she had, relate to it should there be commonality.

If you traveled recently, mention that to her by giving her a few fun details about your trip.

By relating to her on a topic she is passionate about, you create a more personal connection.

It gives her the impression that she has something in common with you, and this fosters the creation of oxytocin within her, which is a hormone that instigates social bonding.

Avoid keeping her for too long and overstaying your welcome.

Always end a conversation on a high note, such as at a point where you have her laughing.

This means that she has heightened levels of dopamine, which are feel-good hormones, in that moment.

Ask for her phone number.

Thank her for her time, and leave.

Be aware that not every woman is available to date.

Should she turn you down, don’t take it personally.

As long as you had her smiling and laughing throughout the conversation, you were on the right track.

Keep approaching women, and inevitably, you will get a phone number, a date, and a long-term relationship from the right woman for you.