I did it, I finally did it, I cold approached A women.....kinda

So I was at the store today shopping and whenever I'm out I'm always looking for people to approach. So after about 15 minutes of walking around the store anxious and sweaty, I see a girl all alone looking at something. So I somehow got the courage to approach her...
The conversation was pretty bad.

I shook her hand and asked how old she was, turns out she was 34 and I'm only 16, so then I said she could be my mom and then I asked for a hug and left..... I know that was a horrible approach but I'm happy I did it

I have no clue how any of you can do all of these cold approaches and not throw up and run away crying because that's what I felt like doing

any tips or advice would be great