I never really learned the habit of doing this until very recently and found that it actually took some thought and experimentation to do it well. My fiancee and I reenacted a typical scenario you might get on the street. Saying hi to a person of the sex to which you're inclined can be especially fraught, so we took the liberty of adding a few extra steps on what not to do.
step 1 Be aware of your surroundings
I've found that the most common reason I don't say hi or smile at people I pass on the street in my neighborhood is that I'm staring at the ground or otherwise consumed wit…
step 2 Make eye contact and smile
When you have people in your field of vision, it's much easier to catch their eye in a natural way. When you catch their eye, just smile lightly and/or say "hi." Most peopl…
step 3 Walk away and don't turn back
After you pass the person with a smile, just keep walking. DO NOT turn back and ogle or otherwise engage the person in conversation unless you are completely confident that…
step 4 Remember not to do any of the following...
Wave. Glare at someone to make sure that they make eye contact. Say hi before you're in comfortable eye contact range. Get in someone's face. Turn back and profess undy…
