From today's etiquette column by Miss Manners:

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is there an acceptable way for a gentleman to introduce himself to a lady whose acquaintance he wishes to make, in a public place like a museum, store, bar or restaurant?

GENTLE READER: You mean other than by social media, hook-up apps and offensive one-liners?

Miss Manners commends you on your desire to forgo these regrettable practices and indeed prove yourself to be a gentleman.

As you seem to frequent interesting places, you could endeavor to strike up a conversation that relates to them — an opinion or a recommendation — and see where it leads. Just please be aware of social cues indicating absence of interest or of a mate. It occurs to Miss Manners that unwanted attention and lack of social graces are likely what have made the other methods so prevalent.