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And only saying hi back or smiling back if they do first — (and I catch myself breaking this rule ALL THE TIME), but what I am finding is that 99% of the girls I make eye contact with look immediately away and turn stone cold.
I know for sure it is not my approach, body language, or anything of the sort because if I am not on the street I can talk to anyone. I am not the only one who says women here are cold bitches to approach, in fact my town has been ranked as the worst city to live for a single man more than once by the "mainstream media" LOL.
There is a difference between a gaze and a stare. Maybe they are picking up on your overly eager desire? If she thinks you want something she'll immediately go into "I don't want it mode." Sort of like when a salesperson calls you on the telephone. A lot of people walk around looking unapproachable. People frown, look down, etc. and it is often subconscious. Although, it is hard to say what it could be without seeing what is going on with the situation.
If it is such a bad place to live maybe you should think about moving.
Here's an old school trick for getting women to open you on the street. Relax your face, slightly raise your eyebrows, and part your lips a little. As you near her on the street give her good eye contact and seem like you are about to say something while she holds eye contact. Often her brain will fill the void by easing the tension by thinking you've said hello when you haven't said anything and she will say hello.
Not really game per se, but it is good for new guys that sometimes need that little extra bit of confidence to get things rolling.