It's really not that hard. Here we go:

  1. Right Mindset: it is 2025, everyone gets rejected. You will get rejected a lot, for a plethora of reasons, most of which will never be laid out to you. Without trying and failing you'll never succeed. Without chasing someone worthwhile you'll never get them, quality women won't fall in your lap. Getting rejected doesn't make you a victim or deserving of pity, it makes you a man. There's no need for fear, nothing bad will happen. Approaching strangers used to be an everyday thing before the world got weird. Done.

  2. Right Appearance: you don't need a suit, but first impressions matter, and in this case it's the only thing women will notice upon first seeing you. Cold approaching shouldn't be a planned activity, so therefore you should look presentable at all times, because you'll never know who you will run into. Cologne, basic skincare, groomed hair and beard and properly fitted clothes are non negotiables. You don't gotta be David Beckham, but if you look taken care of, women will notice. Looking scruffy is only hot if you're a teen. Done.

  3. Brief Observation: no, not stalking. Before approaching, take a minute to evaluate the girl's presentation (not her ass or tits you perv) - is she smiling, is she mad, is she alone, does she seem in a hurry, is she laid back, is she overly laid back, things like that. Diving head first into a wall will give you a concussion, and approaching a stranger without any prep is stupid. Being fearless is one thing, being ignorant of the person's vibe is another.

  4. Approach: no fear, no hesitation, just go for it. Don't do a cringey power walk, but don't walk super slow either, it'll give off an aggressive vibe. Shoulders back, proper posture, and a relaxed walk over.

  5. Environmental Opener: do not introduce yourself from the get-go, pay a compliment, or say "excuse me, can I blah blah" - all of that is too passive and boring. What you need is to be assertive and confident, but most importantly clever and witty, and cleverly witty. Make a comment based on the current circumstance you're both in; if you're in a supermarket and she's picking out veggies, you can say something like "carrots huh? Wish I valued my eyesight that much." This way, the woman will feel at ease, because you're referencing something both of you are currently involved in, in a non-creepy way.

  6. Response to Response: out of this, she'll naturally reply to you. The response doesn't matter, the only exception is if you get a one to two word response. This means she is brushing you off and isn't interested, so what you need to do is either bail with a witty closer before leaving, or a wittier response to her dismissing response. In any case, you need to listen to what she says, then respond to it and not change topics, because this shows you're listening and being respectful while also maintaining masculine presence.

  7. Introduce Yourself: by now, if the convo is still going, a smile by the woman should have happened. This is important, because it shows that she is indeed at ease. Now, you can introduce yourself, because you have successfully broken the ice and established something between you and her.

  8. The Basics: after the girl introduces herself, once again, you make an environmental comment. In this case, since the scenario is in a supermarket, you make a comment asking if she grocery shops here all the time or occasionally. This comment/question should be asked in a serious tone, not playfully or in a witty manner, because if you joke too much you risk coming off clownish.

  9. Contact: once she responds, you can either A) make another response to her response comment (only if she reaaaaally seems into you, aka smiles a lot, talks a lot etc.), or B) close off by asking for either an IG or her number. Now this part is tricky, because a number used to be the only option, but now that seems way too personal. Me, I'm old school, and I don't really give a fuck, so I always ask for digits, but I'll leave that decision up to you.

  10. Close Off: if you got the number/IG, save it but never say thank you (again, too passive and nice), and part ways with a quick "see you around" or something to that effect, then walk away. If you don't get the number or get rejected, be respectful, wish her a good day, and walk away WITH A SMILE. Make sure you don't appear hurt or pissed off, and never, ever, EVER pile on to the woman by asking "uWu why noooot?"She said no, move on.

And that's it. A cold approach that lasted 2-3 minutes at most, which is how long they should be. Don't drag it out, you got other things to do in life and you have to chase being better, not chasing tang. Quick, easy, in and out, done. Not rocket science, not that hard. Don't overcomplicate it, take a deep breath, and everything will be ok. Now go out there and make something happen.