Train speed-dating, really???

It's not just the bars, pubs, lounges or clubs anymore. Especially not the clubs, since you can never carry a conversation without involving the words, "what?" or "Excuse me, didn't hear you...?" Not that I'm looking but I found an interesting observation as a male species, towards meeting women (or men, if you're into that) on a train. I won't be the first person to tell you, as a fellow New York-er, that the scenery gets better towards the center island of Manhattan. Sure you find the occasional eye-candy or Venuses in and around the other 4 Burroughs, but language/communication can be a challenge in some vicinities and you may have to do a little more train connecting between stops. Of course it's a vehicle for transportation from point A to B for the forever-on-the-run NYer, but that's one of the last places a woman expects to get hit on. In which I found it more successful when they least anticipate it and feel much safer around a crowd.

I saw a man the other week scoping the area as if he were looking for the emergency exits, in case I guess. Though within a matter of seconds he walked towards an attractive woman and simply approached her. She was reading a book and he quickly glanced at the review notes on the outside page. Then jokingly guessed and described the forsaken ending of the book that no one ever wants to hear, but because it was done with charm and humor, she found it quite amusing and fun. He knew he didn't have much time since she noticed the trains present location, so he spoke some more, openly enough that made him seem trustworthy and funny. Since she didn't expect to find that on the train, because let's be blunt the average train passenger wants nothing to do with others, she was willing to be spontaneous and give her number out to the guy when asked. In some cases depending on age, it's their Facebook e-mail or full name.

Now, I know it works just because I have done it myself under the influence of personality... and some alcohol. It wasn't on purpose, though. It's not like I get dressed up and get a few numbers and head back home. I just simply love to chat everywhere I go. Riding the train gives me plenty of ideas for jokes and lines -a writing hobby I have. So I figure it's just a matter of time, that people will start to do more of this speed dating on the train to meet others. Heck, they may even bring a wingman. People always look for new ways, such as letting a website match you with others, based on "chemistry questions," so it won't surprise me to hear people buying a day-pass ticket and looking for dates on the "A" or "C" train. Sounds lame and aberrant but so they say the same about Internet dating which I hear has many successful stories. Me, I'm old-fashion, club her on the head and take her away -Translation: Buy her plenty of drinks enough to get my face looking remotely close to Brad Pitt or Tom Cruise.