No, approaching women is not dead. Being creepy is dead.

I used this many times: I don't know what your situation is, but I will regret it all day if I don't ask. My name is Yeildo.

While looking these women in the eye. I got quite a few dates from this. I never had anyone react negatively. Some of course were attached. Almost invariably, the attached ones thanked me for the offer. I had made them feel attractive.

Now here is the really important part: READ THE SITUATION. If she looks at all uncomfortable, say sorry to bother you, AND LEAVE.

If she is playing hard to get, STILL GET OUT, you are dodging a cannon ball with someone so shallow.