Men when you're trying to approach a woman what are some signs you look for as a green light?

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I think this one man on my commute was contemplating approaching me, but I can't tell if I'm imagining it because I'm attracted to him. It could be wishful thinking where I'm reading too much into things. My shyness has caused me to send mixed signals in addition to doubting if he's even attracted to me as well. When I had a nice outfit on I'm pretty sure I saw him eyeing me but maybe he just likes to look or was making an observation.

In general I can never tell for sure if a man is interested unless he blatantly tells me or I'm completely uninterested. When I'm interested even just a little intrigued and unsure of my feelings I'm always second guessing. With this one man I see on my commute eye contact has been made plenty of times but I almost always look away. Once I was feeling bold enough and smiled to which he did a double look. He did sit near me once or twice but that could have been a coincidence.

I've been praying to see him again in hopes to finally talk. Today the LORD made an opportunity but I still chickened out. On the bright side I was feeling bold enough to look at him repeatedly. He walked closer to where I was standing but not close enough to talk within earshot. I looked over once then looked away hoping he'd get the hint but I might have came off as a snob or playing hard to get. I thought about walking over to him but I chickened out.

As much as I'd like to say hello I don't know if he's interested in me or taken. I wanted him to speak to me first to make it easier on me but it doesn't seem like he will. I don't think he's shy but he's definitely seems like the type to keep to himself. He's almost always on his phone but I don't know if he's scrolling or texting. Either way I don't want to be a bother or get ignored.
Men when you're trying to approach a woman what are some signs you look for as a green light?
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