Originally Posted by tfar

Depends if you are married and reasonably good looking. If not married but reasonably good looking, just go to the bar. Have a drink. If any woman is solo and strikes your fancy, just approach her very directly (of course you do need to introduce yourself). Say you are feeling hungry and would like to have dinner. You know it is daring but you would be delighted if she agreed to be your guest and not offended (though not less hungry) if she declines.

If you are the least bit charming and the lady is indeed single (not waiting for somebody), the hit rate will be around 50%. Dinner cost will double. Bonus points for cojones. Careful, you might get used to the system.