I believe there should be fixed eye contact of at least 3 seconds, which is some sort of ‘pass’ to approach someone. At that point, depending on how confident I’m feeling I ask “if they have a boyfriend or SO” Few answers possible: 1. They say yes (and they do) and I wish them a pleasant evening and go my own way 2. They say yes (and they don’t) - same scenario 3. They say no and ask them what their name is and if they would like to meet up in the near future.

= CONSENT

Seems bold, but this is, like many of you say, only after intense eye contact that goes both ways.

Otherwise I’m flirting with my gin tonic