[gmossessian]

What there is to "lose" is a sense of dignity and self-respect that comes from treating others with respect. The woman in the story was almost certainly at a data science meetup because, big surprise, she wanted to engage with others on the topic of data science, network, discuss current areas of current research, etc. Not to be treated as a fleshy object of sexualized adulation and Asian fetishization.

Why would OP only engage with the woman if he/she were single? Do you only talk to people about their interests if you're trying to get laid?