This is a very basic thing that almost EVERYONE can work on.

EVERYONE has been faced with walking down a sidewalk and seeing someone walking towards them in the opposite direction

Anxiety builds up... Should I look at them? Should I say how is it going? What if they have airpods in?

It may seem redundant to even talk about this, but in reality you shouldnt be saying how are you to every person that walks in your vicinity, and you shouldnt be acting like youre the only person in existance!

What I have found so far is: walk with purpose, around 10 feet away make eye contact, if they make eye contact back, say sup, hey, how are you doing, or anything youd really like ( a compliment works best if you want to approach as a noobie i think).

If there are multiple people and they are not a group, just look at them each, and smile! let them do the talking if they want to.

same goes for people with airpods in both ears.

REMEMBER: Chin up, back straight, and walk with purpose.

The best encounters are with the most random of people. Keep yourself open to new experiences by showing to others that youre able and looking for them. ALWAYS approach chicks that you know you should. No excuses bro.