Define "confident but not cocky."

Confident but not cocky.
Men should live by this rule.
The one trait I admire so incredibly much in a guy is self-confidence, wherever you might be.
Cocky- thinking that you could date any girl, but you really prefer to be single. Don't ever think that. Ever ever ever. Truth is, you CAN'T date every girl, because you're NOT every girls type.
confident- showing your quality traits lowkey. Not blasting them out. You have to be yourself. Because even if you are shy, everyone has a confident side. INSIDE of them. Confidence is actually letting it show. And agreeing with annwyl-cariad, smiling can show your confidence. A lot.

Cocky = Basically, thinking you are the shit. Expecting every woman to fawn all over you because you are God's gift to females and far overestimating your attractiveness (either physical or personality-wise). Talking only about yourself. Becoming upset with women who reject you and continuing to aggressively pursue them because you think they really want you and are just playing hard to get.

Confident = Knowing that you have something to offer women (be it looks, intelligence, humor, personality, whatever) and not being nervous about approaching them. Being able to be yourself with a woman and not worry. Talking about your strengths and interests but also asking a woman about her life. Smiling! I can't emphasize this enough. A calm and friendly smile can just exude confidence and it draws a woman in.

Hope this helps!

Not caring what people think. Just go up and talk to a girl. If she rejects you then get over it there are plenty of women out there. Start being more active in your community and meet women it's easier to talk to them if you have something in common.

Cocky= knowing and thinking you're hot, basically thinking that you're Gods gift to women. Not attractive
confident= the ability to have a conversation with a woman, make her laugh, carry the conversation ask her about herself

Confidence is the faith in you own ability to accomplish something. Knowing you can do something. And quietly doing it without hurting anyone.

Cockiness is arrogance. Knowing you can do something, and showing other people up who can't, and feeling happy about it. A basic disregard for other people's feelings.

Confidence is about having faith in your own abilities, having little fear of the unknown, standing up for what you believe in, and having the courage to risk embarrassment.

Essentially push yourself beyond your comfort zone... Talk to the girl in the supermarket, talk to the girl in the coffee shop, talk to the girl in the book shop. Push your fears aside and just talk to them, steal a kiss from your date - don't ask if it is okay to kiss her, hold her hand - don't ask if it is okay, hug her if she is sad - don't say, want me to hug you?, just be certain and decisive of your actions - don't fidget, hesitate or play "rain man".

... and don't say you see any opportunities to be confident with girls in your day to day situations. Women are everywhere... The first few times may seem awkward and you're heart will palpitate but that is only natural. Push beyond it and your fears will soon melt away.

Lastly, I've said this before and I'll say it again, don't approach the women with the intent of closing a deal or ensuring of securing a date. Just talk to them without a single intention as your mind will be more at ease and it won't be racing about finding the perfect opening line, pickup line or witty remark to make her laugh... Just you being outgoing and talking to a beautiful girl.