Women: Is there a preference for being approached?

[FlyerFan54]

Here's a question that's always crossed my mind for women.

 

If you're out at a public place, and someone approaches you, is there a particular way to do it?

 

For instance: When I am at a bar, I will never walk straight up to a woman who is minding their own business and start conversation out of nowhere. I feel that comes off as too much and it gives the vibe of "Who the hell is this guy and what is deal?" It seems too shocking right off the bat.

 

What I normally do is strike up conversation at the bar while waiting for a drink. If I see someone waiting for a drink as well, I'll usually just throw a funny comment out there, see how they react, and then strike up small talk.

 

It's a method that's brought me some pretty decent success because I'm talkative to begin with. (I've been told I can make conversation with a tree haha.) However I've never been fully sure how women feel about that sort of thing.

 

So there a particular way that women preferred to be approached, and a way they do not like to be approached? It's not a matter of confidence, but more about not coming across the wrong way.

 

I am sure it's a situation where every girl is different, but nonetheless it's something I could never fully gauge. Thanks in advance for the replies!