Just wanted to put that out there, because apparently, much to my surprise, a large number of men believe that if a woman speaks to them, she is hitting on them or flirting with them.
I felt kind of naive to realize I had previously been unaware of this. I wish I could remember where I read this study, but it appeared to be a well designed reputable study with sound analysis and drew from large samples in diverse locations.
It appeared this was more of a phenomenon that affected men over 45, but not always.
Let me just say, we are social beings. It is normal to want to connect and interact with other humans. If a person speaks to you, please try not to draw any preconceived ideas about their motives.
Isn't it better to be friendly than hostile? More, now than ever.