When I cold approach I mostly go direct since its easier and faster but I know I'm missing alot of opportunities when I do that since alot if girls get scared away from random people coming up to them and asking them out on a date. I don't really make it a point to have an actually conversation with them. Which is a mistake. Reaching hook point with a girl is much more beneficial than getting a soft yes for a date. When she sees you as an actual person, she'll be more invested in converating and getting to know you. Honestly i suck at reaching hook point tho. Any advice thats worked for any of you guys that has help you feel like after approaching a girl, she was genuinely interested in getting to know you better?