Comments on: How to Approach a Stranger for a Date http://www.eharmony.com/blog/2012/04/27/how-to-approach-a-stranger-for-a-date/ eHarmony experts’ take on dating, relationships and the science of love Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:53:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Stuart http://www.eharmony.com/blog/2012/04/27/how-to-approach-a-stranger-for-a-date/#comment-7851 Stuart Sun, 03 Jun 2012 02:37:31 +0000 http://advice1.prod.dc1.eharmony.com/blog/?p=11101#comment-7851 So, I have a question along the lines of this discussion. Since the onus is on men to ask the women (i.e. we have to take the risks), is it ever ok to approach you when you are at work? I have always operated under the assumption that it really wasn’t appropriate to approach someone for a date when she is at work (wherever that might be) even if we aren’t co-workers. Is that old fashioned? From a risk standpoint, it doesn’t matter to the men because it sounds like unless we are very attractive, we probably won’t get a warm reception regardless…

]]> By: Mark http://www.eharmony.com/blog/2012/04/27/how-to-approach-a-stranger-for-a-date/#comment-7481 Mark Fri, 11 May 2012 04:06:57 +0000 http://advice1.prod.dc1.eharmony.com/blog/?p=11101#comment-7481 Caution! This works if you know the baristas at the coffee shop.

Because I know the baristas at a local coffee shop I am comfortable leaving my laptop and drink sit while I get up to go get something out of my car or go to the bathroom. I just recently met a girl sitting next to me by saying, “Hi, I am leaving for a minute. You won’t steal my stuff will you?” Once you return ask her if everything is there. If she i interested in you it should be very easy to continue talking. I imagine this will work for both men and women.

-Mark

]]> By: devin http://www.eharmony.com/blog/2012/04/27/how-to-approach-a-stranger-for-a-date/#comment-7409 devin Thu, 03 May 2012 14:11:08 +0000 http://advice1.prod.dc1.eharmony.com/blog/?p=11101#comment-7409 One of the approaches I like to use instead of “hi” is to look around for something funny/weird to comment on. “Hey, isn’t that sign/baby/car a little strange/funny/interesting?”

It doesn’t always work, but what does? At least it starts a conversation a bit more than “hi”, but whatever works for you!

]]> By: I Do NOT Anymore http://www.eharmony.com/blog/2012/04/27/how-to-approach-a-stranger-for-a-date/#comment-7376 I Do NOT Anymore Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:34:23 +0000 http://advice1.prod.dc1.eharmony.com/blog/?p=11101#comment-7376 Loved this post! Everyone over-analyzes the perfect “ice breaker” but sometimes it’s best just to start with the age-old “How’s it going?” :)

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