Hi,

Been into game for roughly a year now after watching simple pickup stuff and now taking it seriously with Books and RSD stuff.
I'm 21, studying and living in the UK in a fairly populated area.
I'm really struggling with the basic stuff, I feel like pick up is different here like girls are more shielded and just don't want to talk to guys at all.

I've made a few approaches which sucked, but just wondering for people starting out:
Is it best to take it step by step such as ask a girl something simple such as asking for the time or should you just go for it and see what happens?

You are making excuses.

Keep pushing each interaction as far as you can. Don't think of it as a rejection... Think of it as you gained the knowledge from the experience. Gain as many experiences as you can. There is no guy out there that can have any girl he wants. You might as well approach as many of them as you can.

You need to make sure you have healthy, productive goals and focus on progressively building your social confidence and comfort. You obviously need to push your comfort zone, and sometimes that might mean doing little things more often, and other times you should try to go further than you think you can. Most importantly isn't so much if it's little steps or big steps but as long as the steps are actually being taken -- that you are continuing to become more comfortable approaching women, talking to women, opening up to women and being sexual with women.
Women will never be completely warm and comfortable with your approach until you are completely comfortable with yourself in that situation. A lot of what they feel is simply a reflection of what you are projecting at them. My advice is to continue to approach and not worry too much about what you're saying or what she is thinking, but more about how you are feeling. To stay calm, to be unattached to the outcome and don't be too harsh on yourself. Keep a positive outlook!

Thanks guys, Great advice