Putting Myself out there.

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The other day when I was out with my friend, we were walking in the shopping centre, and this pamflets guy was handing out pamflets. He was really cute, I didnt quite hear what he was trying to sell. I walked about 5 steps passed him and was out of ear shot, I said to my friend, "Yeah, I'll be interested, if you take me out to dinner." She was really surprised that I had even thought of saying something like that, But i really believe I would do it. and would do it if i had the chance.

Everyone who knows me, says I'd really be putting myself out there and that it is not like me to do something like that. Its just i am finding i really am wanting to start dating, and guys for some reason never approach me, even if they like me. They find me too intimidating, which i find odd cause i am usually so shy, quiet and reluctant to make eye contact to people I dont know very well. Like i make eye contact with my best friends, because i feel comfortable doing so, and they understand that if i dont and why i dont if i dont want to. Though getting new people to understand this is pretty hard. I am always having to teach new people, why I do the things I do, and act the way I do. So for some reason, this tends to intimidate them.

Anyways, my real consern is... is putting myself out there like that a good or a bad thing. My mum seems to think it's a good thing, that one must take those kinds of risks in life. Though cause of how my friends seem to react i am not so sure. One is NT and the other has SAD (Social Anxiety Disorder).

I think while i can put mysefl out there and ask a guy out, that id chicken out later and make some kind or excuse up to not go on the date. hmm I dont know really. I want to date, but i dont really like dating. Though i can quite happily go out and have lunch with my friends (guys and girls). -shrugs-

edit: a lill feed back... am i on track? is this the right thing to do? should i totally just forget it? oh come on.....>.<

Thanks for sharing.

Yep it's not bad that you put yourself out if it is done with tact and dignity. The way you handled it was fine, but you have to remember to follow through with your actions else you are giving them the wrong impression or are going to frustrate them.

Damn the guns, full speed ahead.

Going to the movies or other similar activities is a better start then rushing into actual dinner dates.
Just a bit of feedback..

Asking a stranger out directly, sets you up for a harsh yes/no, which is why most people avoid it. It can be damaging to the ego.

Plus, it gives the other person about 3 seconds to decide if you are joking, psycho, or being honest. They will just have to evaluate you based on physical attractiveness, thinking "Is this person hot enough to go on a date with, considering that she may be a psychopath for all I know?" Again, this can set you up for a harsh rejection or a one-night stand. This is why your friends were surprised at how risky it would be. Also, maybe you don't talk about boys with them, so they didn't realize you were interested.

You seem to like anime and video games which works to your advantage because many guys will share those interests. If you can befriend guys in an anime convention/club and/or play video games with them you can increase your chances of finding a boyfriend who shares interests with you. That is where I would start, rather than asking out random guys who you find cute, but may or may not be boyfriend material.

Aside from making an effort yourself like you seem to be indicating that you want to do, there is one thing that really sticks out to me in what you said:

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