Introverts- how would you appreciate being approached?

Before you say “we’d rather not.” I understand this. I’m 50/50. I’m not the most extroverted person myself.
Im a quiet type too but a little more social than he is. Whenever I see him, He literally doesn’t talk to anyone.

I’d like to get to know him so how would I approach and make conversation with an him? A lot of people have told me to make small talk etc but that’s the thing. Don’t introverted individuals hate small talk? Im not the biggest fan of small talk myself and I’d really hate to be intrusive. But it’s not like I can’t just go up to him and unleash a conversation about the meaning of life u kno? .

curiosi · 61-69, F

Shy is not a symptom of being an introvert. Introverts can be shy but shy is anxiety in social situations. Introverts prefer to live inside their own head. It's not that they are anxious it's just more pleasant inside their own head.

Sb356 · 26-30, F

@curiosi No, it definitely doesn’t and I’m well aware that being shy vs introverted are two very different things. I didn’t mean for it to come off like that. A lot of the times people just tell me that if I make small talk with an introvert, my chances are basically ruined. Was just wondering hence the question asked :)

curiosi · 61-69, F

@Sb356 You didn't imply that shy was introvert, but many of the answers seemed to connect the two. I am as introverted as they come. Give me a script and I will stand before a huge audience and give a speech. Not shy in the least bit.