What would you do?

Myst and rain · #1 09-25-2006, 12:19 PM

Picture this: frequently you go to a certain public place. Like, a library, a movie theatre, a mall or something like that. And there, you very often see someone who works there, or just happens to be there at the same time you are a lot. And this person just catches your eye every time. He/she just emits something that you pick up on, and are attracted to. You'd like to get to know this person.

What would you do?

Would you leave him/her alone? Or would you strike up a conversation?

If you would strike up a converstion, what would you say? And if you wouldn't, why not?

I had this experience. I never struck up a conversation, but did see someone who caught my eye everytime.

I think that, striking up a conversation with complete strangers is a tricky business. You risk coming across like a psycho. Or you risk making a complete fool of yourself. But, that's me.

Kind regards,
Myst and rain

jemplayer55 · #2 09-25-2006, 12:25 PM

Try striking up a conversation..... duh! You already have something in common if you're ending up at the same place frequently! Why don't you people post your ages????? It'd be easier to respond knowing if you're an adult or a 15 yr. old.

Myst and rain · #3 09-25-2006, 12:27 PM

I'm 26.

Kind regards,
Myst and rain

Myst and rain · #4 09-25-2006, 12:29 PM

The library is closing. So I have to go. See you next time, though!

Kind regards,
Myst and rain

mi2tom · #5 09-25-2006, 12:58 PM

Definitely strike up a conversation, if you like or attracted to someone regardless him/her and not trying to get to talk to him means you're a fool, it's better to make a fool of yourself then to let go somebody who you're attracted with or vice versa, who knows that very person is one of the best things happen in your life, so I say just go up there and say hi and try to be yourself

JJEMMER777 · #6 09-25-2006, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jemplayer55

Try striking up a conversation..... duh! You already have something in common if you're ending up at the same place frequently! Why don't you people post your ages????? It'd be easier to respond knowing if you're an adult or a 15 yr. old.

Okay Mikey......in 9 months I'll be 3030!! I'm just enjoying 3029 while it lasts because 3030 seems quite OLD

And yes myst...TALK to her!!! Or him

Flobanez · #7 09-25-2006, 01:15 PM

I would definitely strike up a conversation as well, you only live once and having regrets is no fun.

andy7jem · #8 09-25-2006, 01:55 PM

Just try not to come across as a stalker

**GilkyBear** · #9 09-25-2006, 02:06 PM

If you have to ask, don't bother...

Distantshore · #10 09-25-2006, 07:01 PM

Don't have much to lose...talk to them!

rickcard71 · #11 09-25-2006, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Myst and rain

Picture this: frequently you go to a certain public place. Like, a library, a movie theatre, a mall or something like that. And there, you very often see someone who works there, or just happens to be there at the same time you are a lot. And this person just catches your eye every time. He/she just emits something that you pick up on, and are attracted to. You'd like to get to know this person.

What would you do?

Would you leave him/her alone? Or would you strike up a conversation?

If you would strike up a converstion, what would you say? And if you wouldn't, why not?

I had this experience. I never struck up a conversation, but did see someone who caught my eye everytime.

I think that, striking up a conversation with complete strangers is a tricky business. You risk coming across like a psycho. Or you risk making a complete fool of yourself. But, that's me.

Kind regards,
Myst and rain

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Originally Posted by JJEMMER777

Okay Mikey......in 9 months I'll be 3030!! I'm just enjoying 3029 while it lasts because 3030 seems quite OLD

And yes myst...TALK to her!!! Or him

I will be 35 in two weeks, I've passed up so many hot\cute\nice women because of my own insecurities or just because it is hard to do sometimes because of many factors (some of the ones you mentioned as well). Don't waste time, JUST DO IT! You will always regret it if you don't, & the times I have actually opened my mouth and said something, I've had great succcess. Sometimes you will strike out, look like\feel like an idiot, & sometimes have a great conversation and get that persons phone # for a date or just a friendship. Trust me, do it. You will get more comfortable doing it.

Jim, I don't understand the 3029 & 3030, please explain. I felt like you did about the big 3 0. Just to let you know, I've had more dates\women, fun, & just pure satisfaction from my 30's (5 full yrs.) than I did in a decade in my 20's. Not that my 20's were bad, cuz they weren't, they were great. Don't fret it. Your 30's will probably be better too.

katrina · #12 09-26-2006, 12:28 AM

Go for it!!!!!

~ Katrina

JJEMMER777 · #13 09-26-2006, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by rickcard71

Jim, I don't understand the 3029 & 3030, please explain.

What's to explain Rick???? Okay....I'll spell it out for you

I am Three Thousand Twenty Nine years old. In Nine months I'll be Three Thousand Thirty years old!

Does that help??

BTW - I wonder which lonely person voted for "Leave him/her alone" ??

**GilkyBear** · #14 09-26-2006, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JJEMMER777

BTW - I wonder which lonely person voted for "Leave him/her alone" ??

I did. No disrespect, but if you need to come on here and ask if you should talk to someone you are attracted to or not, then don't bother, you wouldn't know what to say if you did.

Or it could be because I recently watched this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TROhlThs9qY

jemplayer55 · #15 09-26-2006, 12:59 PM

^^^^

Gilk...... only you! But, I must agree, Might as well put on a sign that says "needy loser"...... Got to step up to the plate first to hit a home run!