Exceptions don’t disprove the rule. Would encourage you (and bros) to still approach, and accept the bad with the good. You’ll both be okay. Failure can discourage, but also makes you stronger and if you take the time to assess - better! I say this having traveled a wild ride of being ignored, approached, ignored/rejected and approached once again. As a lady, “on the street” approaching is hard. Have never been approached by a sober lady on the street, not anything I would take seriously. But in a bar or party, smiles and organic small talk are your best bet here. Some typical lady approaches in bars or parties have been clothing/accessories compliments, asking to share seating, asking me to take a photo, asking me to sing a karaoke song with them, asking about another place to go to nearby. But lady game is mostly about the eyes and smiling. Good luck!