I'm visiting a friend in South Carolina. I went to the Ingles (a grocery store) and was checking out beer when I noticed the cashier was smiling the entire time I was talking to her. I went to pay my card and normally I would just stare at the screen but instead I looked at her to see what she would do. She looked down and then looked at me and continued smiling. I asked about her day and what not. I eventually left and realized that "Wait a minute, I have an opportunity."

I walked back in and told her I forgot something. I pretended to search around for a bit, she asked what I was looking for. I told her that I think I left my number here, do you need it? She laughed and told me she had a boyfriend but me and her had a fun interaction that we'll both remember for a while. I was shaking the entire time but now I'm sitting here knowing that I'll be ok and that it only gets better and I know I'll get what I want in the future. I'm 24 and haven't been doing anything, socially wise, for a long time. I now have a direction to pursue. I understand that I'll be ok when I interact with women and just not care. I've been a long time lurker here and I wanted to share my first experience. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Have a wonderful day.