I like to think A, but lately I’m wondering if it’s B. A lot of the time I think it’s C. I tend to wear a mischievous smirk as a default expression.
I am unable to answer the OP, as such a thing has never happened.
Guys, the link in the OP doesn’t even need to work, as the thread is in this same forum and the first page. Little work won’t kill ya. 
Nor would reporting the post and just telling the mod that the link is broken.
Besides, I’ve already been there and the news is not good. Usually if a poster in that thread is smiling at a guy, she’s being nice.
Sad but true. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve depressed myself and Dr. Dre has given me direct orders to enjoy Dr Pepper. Slowly. So I’m going to go self-medicate. 
[*]Something else? (Check my fly to see if it is unzipped.)
Depends on the mood I’m in.
Usually a, sometimes b, and sometimes if I’m really down, c, namely horrified fascination: “OMG how did nature allow that hideous beast to exist on this earth more than five minutes after it was born???”
Thanks, Bees. I reported it yesterday but I think the mods had the day off. 
I assume all women I meet are interested in me whether they smile or not. Admittedly I dont ask out all women I meet or make awkward passes at them but I pretty much assume everyone is ok to flirt with and see where it goes. I'm finally getting old enough where I have to look for wedding rings :(, but even that doesnt really stop me from flirting.
It seems better than the approach we see posted on this message board sometimes, which is “post 3 pages of details about spurious interactions with a woman I’ve never spoken to and ask a bunch of people whether she’s into me”.
Is it at all telling that this thread has considerably more responses than the sister thread asking for the ladies’ opins?
Almost always B. The only time I think A is possible is if she follows the smile up with conversation.
B. Chance of C. Nil chance of A.
C. Hey that manatee learned how to wear clothes and walk on dry land. Good for him.
I think, “she digs me.” Then I open my mouth and find out the truth.
Guys you gotta stop the self hate. So many negative self images in this thread. You need to feel pretty, tell yourself you’re pretty, and spend a little extra time being pretty. Then, here’s the important part. Anyone who disagrees can fuck off. Don’t listen to negative self talk, it skews your perspective just as much being too optimistic does.
Also try wearing a smile. Not a big a creepy one, but a normal friendly, and slightly mischievous one. I’ve noticed I get a lot more smiles from women when I look like I’m up to something. At the very least it helps your mood.
C. “Yep, he’s a serial killer/ loser.”
Just saw the responses. I love Baby Driver’s answer. Eeeee, what a cute username!
It doesn’t matter. Read the Female Thread. If they’re smiling at you it’s because they’re being friendly. In the chance they do find you attractive, they don’t look. WTF?
Seriously though, my “self hate” is usually for humorous purposes. I can’t help but smile sometimes when I’m out in public, that is until I remember I’m covered in bees.
You know how it goes. Just walkin’ along the mall doing some window shopping and… holy fuck I’m covered in bees!
Typing that out actually has made me laugh my ass off in real life. Now this is something I’ll be smiling about next time I remember it.
I read it. It contained no surprises. Women aren’t usually attracted to random strangers, and like a lot of people, tend to be friendly.
Also the not looking makes sense. Women are encouraged culturally to be more subtle then men in those things. Plus I don’t visibly look either at women I’m attracted to. Maybe take a few covert glances but never noticable look if I can help it. I either try talking to them, or as is the usual case, get shy and gtfo/hide behind something such as my laptop.
Hey man whatever gets you the honeys.
Stop your sense making! You… maker of sense! Sorry, I have no idea how to playfully insult you. You have a private message by the way.
She’s just being nice/She’s just reacting with typical human courtesy to my happening to be looking at her (whether intentionally or randomly). I assume anyone actually interested in me will take the effort to make it clear (though it never happens).
Also, yeah, I am duly skeptical of the idea that strangers will be interested in me before knowing anything about me or having had any significant conversations with me.
C. She probably won’t mace me if I try to strike up a conversation.