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Old 03-28-2024, 01:29 PM
 
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Hello,
Long story short - today I've travelled by a train after really long time. I was sitting next to a pretty girl but she was working on her laptop with headphones on. I wanted to talk to her but at the same time I didn't want to disturb her - I didn't know how to break the ice without sounding weird. I looked at her laptop few times and I found out her name.

After some time I had to take other seat at different table because it wasn't my seat. Basically we were sitting opposite of each other. Our eyes met few times.

Now I'm just really unsure if I should even write her or forget about that girl and move on.. What's your opinion ?
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Old 03-28-2024, 01:35 PM
 
Location: NNJ
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"Our eyes met a few times".

Probably with many strangers on the train on any given day. Don't put too much investment in that as a sign of interest.

But....

Do you talk to others on the train? How did those conversations start? This would be no different.


I've commuted by train to and from NYC many times. Usually, I end up introducing myself to people I see are on the same train/schedule as myself. I've had some great conversations with regular travelers over the years. Just because you find her attractive doesn't make her any different. Certainly don't disturb them if they have headphones, reading, working and such. Also, looking over her shoulder at her laptop.... don't do that. Just be courteous and respectful.
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Old 03-28-2024, 01:38 PM
 
Location: Pittsburgh
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You didn't actually meet her. If you contact her based on based on information you got from sneaking glances at her laptop, that's going to creep her out. The time to shoot your shot has passed.
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Old 03-28-2024, 01:48 PM
 
Location: Central Virginia
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Forget the girl and move on.
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Old 03-28-2024, 02:06 PM
 
Location: southwestern PA
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You didn't meet anyone.
Carry on as if nothing happened... because nothing did!
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Old 03-28-2024, 02:08 PM
 
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Creep.
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Old 03-28-2024, 02:23 PM
 
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Originally Posted by Stew1e View Post
Hello,
Long story short - today I've travelled by a train after really long time. I was sitting next to a pretty girl but she was working on her laptop with headphones on. I wanted to talk to her but at the same time I didn't want to disturb her - I didn't know how to break the ice without sounding weird. I looked at her laptop few times and I found out her name.

After some time I had to take other seat at different table because it wasn't my seat. Basically we were sitting opposite of each other. Our eyes met few times.

Now I'm just really unsure if I should even write her or forget about that girl and move on.. What's your opinion ?
So you took someone else's seat to sit close to a girl who obviously did not want to be disturbed (as she had on headphones and was working) (stalking) and creepily looked at what she was doing on her laptop where somehow saw her name, and now you think it is a good idea to write to her? No.
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Old 03-28-2024, 02:25 PM
 
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If you are sitting opposite someone, it's pretty common to lookup and there you are. Don't make a big deal of it.

It's a whole different scenario, if you were sitting there and she walk past you and she turn her head and look back at you in a pleasant way.

Contact her after you invaded her privacy on her laptop? Are you serious?
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Old 03-28-2024, 02:29 PM
 
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I think I didn't describe it correctly. She was working/studying for maybe 20 minutes, then she put on her headphones and watched some movie/s the whole time..

Anyway, I guess this does not change anything and the best move here is to just move on
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Old 03-28-2024, 03:19 PM
 
Location: a primitive state
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You should have texted her.
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