Is the "organic meet-cute" completely dead in public spaces, or are we all just too afraid to approach each other?

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It feels like approaching someone in a public place (like a park, or cafe) has become a bit of a social taboo because people don't want to make others uncomfortable.

I genuinely miss the idea of striking up a conversation with a stranger out of nowhere. Do you think people are still open to this, or is the era of the spontaneous romantic meeting officially gone in favor of swiping? How would you react if someone approached you nicely in public?

If you're someone that wanted meet someone new what would you do?