I got into being a musician (rock'n'roll bass player) because I hated dancing. I could play a set, check out the girls on the floor and during the break, single out one or two and express my interest. They already knew who I was - I was in the band! It made introductions really easy. Back on stage, I could keep an eye on the ones I chatted to. If any one of them seemed interested, I'd chat them up some more at the next break. If not, I'd talk to some other girls. By the end of the evening I may have none, one or two still waiting. If none, there was always tomorrow. Otherwise, I had company. The great thing was, I didn't have to buy them drinks all night just to find out they were not interested! And at the end of the evening, I got paid. I play folk music these days because I enjoy it and I don't have to chase the girls anymore. I always encourage young folks to pick up an instrument as it is the best way I ever found to meet the opposite sex.