Cold approach at local outdoor shopping center, had strong approach anxiety, like literally everyone else I’m sure. Only goal was to get the first one down, and trying to maintain outcome independence.

Saw someone who looked cute and walked up, got their attention. Right off the bat they stuttered for words a little bit, then apologized for being nervous (wasn’t sure how to respond, but good for me because I was nervous too). Asked to walk with her and she enthusiastically agreed. Talked for a while, I was considering how I was going to close but before I could she came out and asked if she could please have my number. Texted me later on, I responded asking for availability. She seemed very interested.

Notes:

I wasn’t very flirtatious or seductive and I didn’t touch her, I treated/talked to her like you would a high-value friend. Obviously, ideally I would have been flirtatious and seductive the whole time, however, I’m giving myself leeway as this was my first attempt.

My goal is to become comfortable with the “normal” talking, then move the being more flirty as my confidence grows.

I need to do many more of these, and I’m thankful that my first attempt went so smoothly, leaving a good taste and a good example in my mind.