Needless to say, this was a shock to me.
I always assumed all guys were calm, cool and collected. I thought girls were the only ones who got nervous when trying to formulate the perfect, witty comment.
So let me get this straight - girls are too nervous to approach a guy, and guys are too nervous to approach a girl. How the hell is anyone ever supposed to meet someone?!??
My advice regarding this ridiculous self-imposed silence? Say something! Anything! You'd be amazed where just a few friendly words can take you.