Hello all,

I am still struggling with approaching/openers, as I have not approached anyone or had a conversation with a girl since last weekend. I told myself this week/weekend I will start doing approaches or at least striking up conversation with women.

My question though - What are the best way to approach without come off as timid, scaring her, etc.

For example, if I pass a girl going the opposite direction on the sidewalk, and we make eye contact, how would I get her attention? I feel like if I turn around and walk behind her, that it would probably come off as a little weird? Or am I just overthinking the situation in my head? Now that I am thinking - would it be best to just say something to her immediately after we make eye contact and before she passes me? Even without making eye contact, is it best to say something to her as she is in front of me or waiting until she passes?

Another example - If she is sitting down on a bench, is it best to sit down next to her and get eye level with her, or approach from the front while standing?

What do you guys usually say to get a girls attention? I guess this would be considered an opener, but I am specifically talking about the first 2 or 3 words before the opener. Or, would I just straight up start with the opener?