Johnny, it may be hard to put yourself in the shoes of a female, but a wise woman is careful about meeting men who are strangers. It really is important to know something about the character of a man, and just because they like folk music, there is no guarantee about what kind of person they are. Meeting someone who is playing in the same session as you, or at the same song circle, gives a chance to meet more than once within a circle of friends and acquaintances. If a stranger walks up to me and compliments my performance, I appreciate that, but if they try to hit on me or get information about meeting me somewhere else, that is a warning signal to be on guard.