You've gotten some good responses, but I will say that I am a very withdrawn independent type woman. I am not a hugger with strangers. I am not the dominant personality so I will not often lead. I have had men that were also submissive types and those courtings went nowhere. I do not like to make the first move. I will talk a LOT via technology because I feel comfortable but can be very quiet in person. So, not all girls are going to be the ones to initiate a conversation. When I was single, I saw many males that I found attractive but I never acted on because I do have some insecurities. I have had to deal with some shallow personalities and even though it shouldn't have, it gave a swift kick to my ego.

I eventually gave up on what is 'socially acceptable' and just started doing what I was comfortable with. I also don't focus on a man's physical attributes as much as I do their personality. I have strictly dated online (for the most part) because I am not a social butterfly and I do better in a neutral ground of communication than face-to-face.

I have been married and divorced and am engaged to be married again. I have found there is no right way to interact with members of the opposite sex. Love yourself and do what you want and you will find those that want to do the same. I don't take rejection personally. I once had a drunk man laugh in my face and call me a bunch of cruel things. I didn't let it phase me. We just obviously aren't compatible!

Stereotyping women is like stereotyping men. Or, people in general. We are all still human beings. You can't approach everyone the same. Be yourself. Act yourself. The rest will follow.