In my experience, women are very polite and complimentary of how I present myself on a regular basis. Many of them tell me that I inspire them. How cool is that?? They love how tall I am (5'10") and like many of us here, receive compliments whether I'm in a dress or skinny jeans.
I've noticed that as time has passed (especially in this past year), how men now make their way across the bar to say hello, and compliment me too. So, it's a good time for me in that sense.
This is a great thread and many of your situations are common to most of us in some way.
