Why you aren't getting approached - Ladies

WeaponZero
I've been seeing this come up a lot on here. Women post questions asking why men don't randomly approach them out of the blue, believing it has something to do with their looks. Yes, men are visual creatures. But that doesn't mean that just because you look like a dime you're guaranteed to get men flocking to you while in public. And, by that same token, just because men aren't doesn't mean you're unattractive.

With labels like "creepy/creeper" and "desperate" being tossed around so freely, men today have a lot more to worry about in approaching women than they have in the past. So it's up to women to do everything they can to seem approachable. Pay attention to the list I'm about to post below. It might explain why you haven't been getting approached.

1. SMILE
An overall cheerful demeanor makes you seem more approachable when in public because if a guy doesn't feel like talking to you is going to be a pleasant, fun, and overall enjoyable experience, he won't bother.

2. ELECTRONIC DISTRACTIONS
A girl with earbuds in her ears, or one who has her face and fingers constantly glued to her cell phone, texting left and right, is going to get passed by because she is effectively closing herself off from the outside world--and thus, prospective men--by losing herself in her electronic aids.
"A girl with her fingers constantly glued to her phone, texting left and right, is going to get passed by!"
3. FAST WALKING
If you walk with a fast, purposeful stride, this can actually work against you because it makes you seem as though you're either in a hurry to get somewhere or have an intent purpose/focus in mind. Both of these will make any public interaction seem unwanted. Men won't approach you because they feel like they'll be interrupting you from whatever highly important thing you were on your way to do.

4. MEMBER OF THE PACK
When you're with a group of friends, you effectively are shutting yourself off from being approached because it's generally assumed that one of the men in the group (if there are any) is your boyfriend and you're taken. And if it's an all girl group, guys won't approach you because girls, when in the company of other girls, tend to deviate toward a slightly different behavior pattern and way of acting that can make them seem more immature than they really are.

5. TOO MUCH TIME IN FRONT OF THE MIRROR
Many (not all, but many) men will hesitate to approach a woman who looks like she invests what he considers to be "too much" work/time into her looks, whether it's in her makeup, hairstyle, or just how she dresses and accessorizes. To some it's just plain intimidating and to others it makes you seem high maintenance, which is always a turnoff. Very few men will actually cold-approach a woman who's "dressed to the nines." They'll definitely check her out, but they won't approach. In most cases, a casual look that sacrifices some (not a lot, but some) style for comfort and practicality's sake will go a long way toward making you seem more fun, laid back, and approachable.
"When you're with a group of friends, you effectively are shutting yourself off from being approached."


6. THE RING

I'm surprised I actually need to point this one out, but apparently it needs to be stated. Ladies, traditionally the ring finger on your left hand is reserved for a wedding band or engagement ring in Western culture. It's basically a brand that says "TAKEN" and yes, men WILL look at your hand before they approach. So if you wear a ring on this finger solely for fashion's sake or style but aren't really taken, don't expect to get anyone at all approaching you. I'm really surprised that one needed to be pointed out, but apparently a lot do that.

Feel free to add to this list. I know there are more, but this is all I could think of at the present time.
Why you aren't getting approached - Ladies
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