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[–] Ibuthyr@lemmy.wtf 9 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I have a feeling this is a very american thing. Random encounters with the other sex were the norm in Germany (at least before tinder and the likes, no idea how it's nowadays). Being confident got you a long way. Not always, mind you. But often enough. Most women actually like being spoken to, as long as it's a friendly encounter. I believe it might be different in America because everyone there is trying to one up each other (often resulting in loud and annoying behavior). I wouldn't want to be chatted up by the cliche american guy either.

[–] Dasus@lemmy.world 10 points 4 days ago

Well I'm not American and it felt pretty spot on, so idk.

[–] UniversalMonk@sh.itjust.works 5 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Being confident got you a long way.

Still does here in America. But as this thread proves, lots of people on Lemmy lack it.

I've never been handsome, and I've never had a problem dating. Even when i was in high school and was awkward as fuck.

I grew up on a small town, and everyone talked to everyone. So i never had an issue.

Lemmy seems to have more social outcasts than even Reddit.