The great tragedy of the dating world is that the large population of guys who'd like to talk to a gal and the large population of single women who are waiting to be talked to hardly ever meet each other.

As the old man of dating advice, I'd like to remind all you single ladies that as men, we are faced, often, with the simplest and yet most unsolvable of problems: if we approach a woman, we're the creepy pick-up artist whom you'd like to escape from; if we don't approach a woman, we are the wimpy guy who won't take action.

That's basically the internal dialogue going on in most men's heads when they're at a party or a bar and see someone they'd like to talk to. Men need to know that they've got a green light.

Here's how to make it more likely that the guy will actually approach you (given that's what you want):

Nothing says 'Do Not Enter' like a pair of crossed arms. It makes a person seem suspicious, unhappy to be wherever she is, and likely to scold us.

Enough with the fleeting glances. Before I was married, I can't tell you how many times I've sat there talking to my friends about whether or not a woman gave a meaningful look or just happened to sweep over me with her gaze. You don't have to look like a hungry zombie, but you should realize we like unambiguous signs.

If you seem like you're having the time of your life, we will be less likely to want to interrupt it.

Dorky and self-help 101 as it sounds, a smile makes someone way more approachable. It's kind of the opposite of the crossed arms, as far as the advertisement you're making to the world.

It's a temptation, since it makes a woman look less like she's out looking to meet someone. But, you know, if you are out looking to meet someone, why try to hide it?