I take the train to work every morning, and there a plenty of beautiful women.
I've given up on all the women listening to their ipods. I just can't think of a good enough opener to get them to keep the headphones off. People on the train commute are notoriously quiet. So for two strangers to talk in a car packed with 100+ people is awkward at best.
However, I thought of an opening that seems to work with women on their blackberries and iphones. I find that these women are so absorbed in their phones that it's normally pretty tough to crack them.
I say something along the lines of "so, you live you life on that thing?" in a slightly pejorative tone while pointing at her phone.
They instantly go on the defense. You can then talk about how you like face to face interaction and whatnot. This keeps them off the phone. Their guilt kicks in, so even if they don't like you, they won't go back to their phone right away.
Anyway, just thought I'd share a nugget and see if anyone had any recommendations for improvement, or maybe even a way to open those ipod women.
I've given up on all the women listening to their ipods. I just can't think of a good enough opener to get them to keep the headphones off. People on the train commute are notoriously quiet. So for two strangers to talk in a car packed with 100+ people is awkward at best.
However, I thought of an opening that seems to work with women on their blackberries and iphones. I find that these women are so absorbed in their phones that it's normally pretty tough to crack them.
I say something along the lines of "so, you live you life on that thing?" in a slightly pejorative tone while pointing at her phone.
They instantly go on the defense. You can then talk about how you like face to face interaction and whatnot. This keeps them off the phone. Their guilt kicks in, so even if they don't like you, they won't go back to their phone right away.
Anyway, just thought I'd share a nugget and see if anyone had any recommendations for improvement, or maybe even a way to open those ipod women.