I need some dude wisdom

I’m an an almost 27 year old woman. This year dedicated to leaving my damn house and going on some adventures, and hopefully finally make some friends and also talk to men… I have NO idea how to do this.

So I tried dating apps. Hated it. It felt so fake and like window shopping, and my social skills wee just not quite sharp enough to get me through a date. If I can, I’d like to meet people more organically. I know it’s not really normal anymore to approach people in the real world, but if I ever have the confidence to actually do that, then what’s a good approach?

I know everyone is different. I’m looking forward to seeing what ideas ya’ll have.