Meet Woman, Fall in Love

Judging from all the various books, CD courses, and how-to guides out there on meeting women, there's a lot of guys out there who need help in this category.  A lot of men don't know where to begin a search for a woman.  The statistics on internet dating aren't all that great, though a small percentage of people do find love or at least some kind of romantic relationship online.  But outside the realm of the internet, there don't seem to be too many options.  Besides the places that don't have too good a reputation for picking up quality women, like bars, many men feel they are left with too few choices when it comes to venues in which to meet a woman who could become a potential love partner.  That's only the first seemingly insurmountable hurdle for men- assuming they are able to meet single women, they still are clueless as to how to "pick her up".  This guide is dedicated to those guys who feel kind of hopeless when it comes to meeting women.
One of the best pieces of advice any guy can get is that in most cases, women will be interested in them.  It's true.  For many men, just knowing this can give them an edge of confidence that can make it more likely they will be able to get a date with a woman.  The trick is to know when a woman is interested in him.  That will take some doing for the average guy, because most of the time guys misinterpret or just completely miss the signals that are meant to let him know a woman is interested in him.

Let's start with the most basic- eye contact. A sure sign of interest (interest only- not a guaranteed date by any means) is when a woman looks at a guy, then looks away. If she looks back again within one minute, it means she is interested. The initial look away is natural and happens in all cultures. It's the looking back part that counts.
If this happens, the guy being looked at should return the woman's gaze and match her expression. Meaning if she smiles, so should he. Smiling too much or keeping too rigid an expression relative to hers are both things that can make a woman lose interest in a man, so watch her carefully and respond in kind- but do it naturally.

Body language can be a good help here- any movements that indicate a positive change in energy is a sign of interest. The most common and obvious motions are sitting with a more erect posture or striking an attractive pose.
Shoe dangling is also a good sign of positive interest.

Like we already said, interest indicates interest and nothing more. It's a green light to try to meet the woman, but there's still a lot that will go into making the encounter successful. In general, women like a guy who looks nice. It's not really being superficial, it's more about having to make quick decisions based on limited information. So dress decently and put a little effort into your appearance- no need to pluck your eyebrows or anything, just make sure to look respectable if you want to have a chance with a woman.
If you are able to approach a woman and strike up a conversation, don't just talk about yourself. And try not to use a pick up line, either. In most cases, it's best to be sincere and introduce yourself. It's good to talk about things that the woman is obviously interested in, and what may be most important is to keep the conversation going. Awkward silences can make both people uncomfortable and end the interaction quickly. If you find you like the woman you're talking to, maintain strong eye contact as this is a good way to form a connection. You might already this to be true from personal experience, but research has also shown that eye contact creates positive feelings of connection in strangers and people in general.
So where do you meet women? The right kind of bar may not be a bad place, actually, as women often go for the same reason as men- in search of a mate. However, research has also shown that a man in attractive surroundings is also more attractive to a woman, so going someplace fancier or more upscale to meet women could also be a good idea. Social events can be good places, so make a point of attending parties when you can. Beyond these more obvious places, almost anywhere can be a good place to meet a woman if a man knows the signs of interest to look for and is ready to approach a woman who wants to meet him. Getting the meeting part right makes it more likely for a man to meet a good match and develop a deeper relationship.