hello brothers. i'm new to the US and new to the reality of getting legit jail-time or career-ending scandals for hitting on girls. i have a lot riding on my stay in america, i can't afford any legal goofiness and i'm getting pretty paranoid about dating women here - so much so that, apparently, i'm considered gay, at the workplace or by any newcomers to my social circle, for not hitting on women. other than avoiding dating coworkers, what's your advice on finding dating prospects safely? and is school off-limits too? i've heard that a seemingly reasonable girl here might act interested, only to shut you down and gossip about you/report you as soon as you shoot your shot.