You also seem to think that you, as a shy guy, have this huge disadvantage. But you don't. You are a straight man in a world that was made for you. I've told you this before, but imagine being a lesbian who wants to approach women. I just can't do that in public unless I'm in a lesbian space or I already know she's also a lesbian. Imagine what would happen to me if I just walked up to a random pretty girl and tried to ask her out? I could get real violence directed at me, get kicked out of the place, get called names, etc. No one is going to blame you or react against you if you politely approach a woman. You are the only thing in your way. Maybe you could step back and realize you have it SO much easier than a lot of people. Think about all of the men who have very visible disabilities, deformities, mental challenges, Morbid obesity, or other things that cause people to unjustly reject them or walk away before getting to know them. If you are simply an average looking, straight white guy who is just shy or a little awkward, you are really at a huge advantage. Try appreciating that and making the best of a situation a lot of other people only wish they had.