Hi there, I am 43M, blind since birth and live alone with a guide dog. I am pretty independent and travel around quite a bit. I seem to get along better with people younger or older to me. Don't really have friends/acquaintances my age. I am an introvert although I am working hard to put myself out there and get out of my shell. The problem of course is that in the absence of eye contact and body language signals, I have no clue if a girl is interested in me out in real life. I hang out at coffee shops and bars in my local area because I love those places. I am blind but my hearing is just fine. I live in a university town and the other day, I overheard 2 young ladies (probbly grad students) talking about their research projects and it was fascinating stuff. I probably should have introduced myself but didn't have the courage. I have no idea what people would think if I just said hello to total strangers. But hardly anyone approaches me to chat. Maybe I don't look approachable? I thought the internet would be a great equalizer. I can use the web and apps with speech technology and you know, meet someone online. But haven't had much luck with the apps. Ladies on this subreddit, what would make you introduce yourself and start a conversation with an interesting blind guy if you come across one in real life? What can I do to make myself stand out? I am thinking about trying the in-person speed dating events in the area. I have a decent job, content with my life, get to do some interesting things, travel around the world and am generally OK being on my own. But that quest for a special someone continues. Sorry for the ramble and thanks in advance for any tips.