Bruh he's the one who stepped up to me but he had nothing to say after he said "I love your hair." So this is on him to
He initiated conversation with a compliment that, the way you told it, he went out of his way to give you. You froze up and all you got out was a thank you. That probably threw him off. But seeing as to how he held the door for you and you both went walking the same way for a little bit, there was no reason either side couldn't have gotten things popping.
Point is, in the year 2017, if you see a shot you want to take, take the shot. Gender roles or whatever be damned.
In the meantime, you'll have to hold the L. You'll be alright. Only thing undefeated is #GMB, apparently.