You see an attractive person having dinner with friends. How would you approach? (dating, how to)

[africamp]

I know I shouldn't be dwelling on this, but I would like to see what other people have to say. So I was having dinner at an Indian restaurant with a friend and we were sitting next to a table of four, comprised of two attractive females with two guys. By the way they were interacting with each other I don't think they were on a date, rather I think they are just a group of friends having dinner. The entire time I was thinking of ways to approach, I even made eye contact with one of them once or twice. But by the end of the meal, I ended up just paying the bill and taking off.

Any advice on how to approach her in this kind of situation? Or should I take solace in the fact that she just wanted the company of friends and would have been annoyed by any approach?

[Mr.Cat]

I would tell her looking straight in her eyes: Would you please come to my house and rub my belly?

[Coolhand68]

I The only acceptable approach I could think of would be if you approached one of the guys at the table and asked about her situation. That way you aren't disrespecting anyone because you really don't know if it is a platonic dinner amongst friends or if there's something more between them. I think finding a tactful way to approach one of the men at the table and letting them know you are intersted however offer a gentlemanly apology if she is already taken. I think that would be the more respectful way to reach out.

[teatime]

I suppose you could have sent a bottle of wine or some desserts over to the table and see what happened. They would have at least been impelled to thank you and you could have had an opportunity to make eye contact and say a few words to the woman.

Otherwise, paying attention to one woman at a table of four when you really have no idea of what the nature of their relationships is might be seen as intrusive and rude.

[2mares]

Or should I take solace in the fact that she just wanted the company of friends and would have been annoyed by any approach?

Yes, definately.

[Anneee]

I don't think there's a polite way to approach a woman in this situation. In fact, I can't even think of an impolite way that would have any chance of success.
Better luck next time!

[killer2021]

never approach women when they are in groups or with friends.

[funymann]

Women go to the bathroom at least a couple times while dining. Wait for your opportunity to get up a few minutes after she has left. Then when she comes out of the ladies room...you make your move.

"Hey, can I ask you something...?"

[miu]

Originally Posted by teatime

I suppose you could have sent a bottle of wine or some desserts over to the table and see what happened. They would have at least been impelled to thank you and you could have had an opportunity to make eye contact and say a few words to the woman.

Otherwise, paying attention to one woman at a table of four when you really have no idea of what the nature of their relationships is might be seen as intrusive and rude.

I like this suggestion! If the woman is single and available, she'll be flattered. Even if she's not available, she still will be flattered. But this would only work if neither of the two guys she was with had a romantic interest in her.

[ParkTwain]

Why would you want to insert yourself into this scenario? Is the woman absolutely irresistible to you for some reason? (That is, Do you suffer from lack of impulse control in general?) Do you believe that introducing yourself to attractive strangers is an effective way to meet new dating partners?