You might even be able to ask the bartender if they see any potential hotties in the crowd.

There’s always a chance that a guy is in a relationship with someone who isn’t at the bar, in which case he might reject your advances.

If they don’t smile or immediately break eye contact, they might not be interested in you, which is okay. You could even give him a little wave to let him know you’re really interested.

If you write a note with the drink, you could say something like, “Are we going to make eye contact all night, or should we actually introduce ourselves?” If you have the bartender point you out, give a smile and a wave once the guy looks over.

For example, you could say, “I noticed your outfit from across the room. That jacket looks amazing on you!” Or, you could try, “A lot of oldies in the bar tonight, huh?”

Try saying, “My name’s Jennifer. What’s yours?” Or, “Hi, I’m Robert. It’s really nice to meet you. ”

For example, you could say, “So what’s a handsome guy like you doing in a town like this?” Or, “Don’t you just love Fridays?” Or even, “I love to dance, but I haven’t gone in forever. ”

If he seems uncomfortable or he shies away from your touch, don’t push it.

If you’re chatting with a guy and you decide you’re not interested, it’s okay for you to exit the conversation too, even if you started it.

For example, try saying, “I’d better give you my number in case of an emergency situation. ” For a more direct approach, try, “I’d love to grab your number to maybe hang out sometime. ”

Always tell a friend where you’re going, and never leave with a stranger if you don’t feel comfortable doing so. You could say something like, “It’s pretty loud in here. Do you want to head back to my place where we can talk privately?” Or, “If your house is nearby, I’d love to take a tour. ”

Say something like, “Well, I should head back to my friends now,” for a graceful exit. Getting rejected stings, but it’s probably not personal. Try not to let it get you down, and move onto the next guy.