What are some Do's and Don'ts when approaching a girl in public for the first time?

I was thinking about my past relationships today and how I've dealt with introducing myself. From what I can gather from memory, I've always either had myself introduced by a friend or have introduced myself through conversations online. Now, this was great when I was younger, however I don't want to have to rely on anyone besides myself or having to quickly swipe through tinder to strike up a conversation if I so happen to see a certain woman who peaks my interest as "Ms. right" lol. What are some do's and don'ts for approaching a prospective girlfriend in public? Ice breakers for different settings (some for the gym or college would be nice since that's where I spend most of my time in public), body language, etc. Also, please don't copy and paste any of the crap from pick up artist. Their advice is generally awful. I'll be looking forward to your replies :D

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Jazzy · 26-30, F

I guess I don't blame you for just wanting to talk to prospective girlfriend material. But if you talk to everyone as if you were a friend, it will come off more naturally.

Especially at a fitness center. Just say Hi and offer assistance to everyone even guys and the not so pretty girls like me because the pretty ones will notice how nice you are. And then when you do say Hi to the future Mrs Jester, she will just fall in love.

Cheers!

Jester · 31-35, M

Thanks for the sound advice! I didn't mean to come off as some pretentious fool. I just usually try to allocate my time into areas where I see potential (such as a possible future girlfriend). This is not because I think I'm better than anyone, but simply because I'm trying to accomplish my goals which have deadlines that need to be met. Until reading your reply, I was under the impression that I no longer had time to talk to everyone just for the sake of having a nice conversation or offering advice if they directly asked for it anymore unless it fell under my schedule, however you've helped me remember that one of the main reasons I have some of these goals in the first place was so I could help individuals from all over the world have better lives. And so they in turn could share that advice with others and make the world just a tiny bit better than the one I came into haha I'm going to remember this the next time I strike up a conversation, regardless of someone's potential for this or that. Also, don't put yourself down! I'm sure you're very pretty and will find whatever your heart desires based off your advice :D