there's a more efficient and time tested method for disabling that part of your brain called 'alcohol' 

 "Liquid courage"
"Social lubricant"
Have a shot of whiskey to settle your nerves before flirting with ladies I guess 

 I think the moment it clicked for me was when I realized that theyre kind of all the same.
Smile at them, be pleasant, and theyll want to come back for some of that delicious male attention.