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Re:Meeting online has become the most popular way U.S. coupl... by bfung on Friday August 23, 2019 @09:54PM (#20784663)
“Excuse me, that spicy pasta sauce (in their basket), have you tried it before, what do you think?”

If no reply, move on. If they answer sheepishly, don’t be annoying. If they react with enthusiasm...

“I love spicy”. Escalate.

@wendyshu - I feel ya trying to explain nuanced things to a crowd who take things very, literally, but good job.

Sorry, bored on a flight.

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Re:Meeting online has become the most popular way U.S. coupl... by MaximumYComb on Saturday August 24, 2019 @06:41AM (#20786405)
From your perspective, you're only asking her once so it's no big deal. From her perspective, she's had 10 guys try it today and it happens often when she's shopping.
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Re:Meeting online has become the most popular way U.S. coupl... by wendyshu on Saturday August 24, 2019 @10:43AM (#20787382)
You're underestimating the ability of women to artfully handle the interaction. You're overestimating the amount of attention they get. You're trying to avoid taking any personal risk. Here, try this: Say something funny. No one's bothered if they laugh.
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Re:Meeting online has become the most popular way U.S. coupl... by yhoneycomb on Saturday August 24, 2019 @09:56AM (#20787144)
Exactly. It's just weak men find any excuse to avoid actually putting themselves out there, and would rather post online about how women are all terrible.
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