Why do male strangers talk to me?
To give more context I was walking through the airport and this random guy walking in the opposite direction asked me something like “Is this the way to Gate X?” and I was like “Uhh I think so” because this was my first time in this airport. Also I had a suitcase and was wearing leggings and a t-shirt so I don’t think I looked like I worked there. Anyways that was it but when I circled back in that area to leave the airport I realized the guy was facing the sign that had all the gate directions labelled…
End up he just wanted my number and picked a conversation with me.
The reason I wanted to ask this because it has happened to me a few times at this point – male strangers making random comments or asking a question when I’m out in public (always when I’m alone). Like one time when I was at Walmart this guy randomly made a comment about the generic sugar cookies I had in my basket. Also I wouldn’t say I look approachable and I’m not really a small talk person, usually when I’m in public I try to look less approachable.
The conversation always comes off as super friendly so I just think of it as that, but also this doesn’t happen to me with women… I’m curious about other women’s experiences.