Yeah, as a woman I wouldn't want to be approached at the grocery store or the gym or when working out. My mind is somewhere else and I would be really annoyed.

Same as a women! I try to use the internet, I try to run into people during the day! A bar?!

You're definitely a better guy then most then, It's always low-key harassment when a guy decides to follow me around a store trying to get my attention or socials

your assumption is wrong. not sayin it’s always gonna work, but it works better than doing nothing.

nah, don't ever approach someone at the gym. That's a creep move for sure. The grocery store- when I tell people I met friends at the grocery store what I mean is I chat with all the folks who work there and have formed friendships with like, the butcher, the produce manager, a cashier, etc because I'm a regular there. I don't mean it as a suggestion for dating. To meet a potential date, your safest bets are dating websites and singles events

Alright, yeah thats good I suppose

It depends on what you're trying to accomplish.

Do what you're comfortable with. More then anything respect the woman's comfort and privacy. Avoid obviously awkward situations that may lead to some flush red faces. Such as asking out a cute cashier...

And yet girls will go out of their way to make sure a guy notices them then you will know

Good