How do you approach a girl sitting alone drinking coffee? Was she inviting me to talk to her based on her body language?

[Anonymous]

Yes, this literally just happened to me and I messed up entirely. I went to Starbucks but decided to get off because the drive through line was really long and I want to save gas.
There was a really cute girl sitting alone and she caught me checking her out, she smiled at me and played with her hair!! I just smiled back at her but proceeded to order my drink.

The reason I didn’t approach her was because I didn’t want to be seen as a thirsty guy or creepy guy by just going over there and talking to her. What if she isn’t alone? What if she wants to be alone? What if she’s waiting for someone? Ugh. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[Avicenna]

It takes some balls and you need to think quickly on your feet, but it can be done if you are confident and know how to start convos and don't overthink things.

[Avicenna]

Whether or not she wanted to, you just don't know for sure and doesn't matter- just approach her if you are attracted.

[Asker]

I was attracted to her but just didn’t wanna bother her. But now I regret it

[Avicenna]

Don’t beat yourself up over it. Just be opportunistic the next time it happens.

[Camomila2]

She seemed interested in you!

As a shy girl, here's how I'd want to be approached: walk up to my table and say 'hi, I'm y/n, I was wondering if maybe I could sit with you. You're beautiful and I want to get to know you'

[Anonymous]

You did the right thing. If you talked to her she’d probably be bitching on Reddit about how some guy harassed her when she just wanted to have a cup of coffee and relax.

[Phoenix98]

I mean that’s it really all you can do is read the signs and either take the risk or move on.

but it sounds like she was interested in you.

[Sparkie460]

When you see a girl like that you have to act fast. You can't say "what if". Just go over and introduce yourself and start a conversation with her.

[Pohjolan]

The old school approach would have been asking her "Excuse me, is this seat/chair taken?".

[Anonymous]

You just hand them a business card, just me alright then

[Guy13]

Yes hello 👋

[Asker]

I messed up right

[Guy13]

Missed an opportunity. Maybe it will happen again.