BasilRathbon Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Did anyone see the article in the Metro this morning? Apparently the trendy new way to find a partner is, if you see someone you fancy on the train or bus, simply hand them a note saying something like "fancy going for a drink some time" with your mobile number underneath. The (female) writer of the article has apparently done this several times and never been rebuffed. Now I know the Metro is written by desperately trendy London metrosexuals but while this kind of thing may be fine down south, if you did this in South Yorkshire you'd either get stared at as if you were some kind of nutter or arrested for sexual harassment! So has anyone ever tried this, and if so what was the result? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Did anyone see the article in the Metro this morning? Apparently the trendy new way to find a partner is, if you see someone you fancy on the train or bus, simply hand them a note saying something like "fancy going for a drink some time" with your mobile number underneath. The (female) writer of the article has apparently done this several times and never been rebuffed. Now I know the Metro is written by desperately trendy London metrosexuals but while this kind of thing may be fine down south, if you did this in South Yorkshire you'd either get stared at as if you were some kind of nutter or arrested for sexual harassment! So has anyone ever tried this, and if so what was the result? I think I might have done that in Primary school once.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Or floored with a well aimed kick to the groin.... It's a very cute idea and I could see it working in various parts of Sheffield...although there are some assumptions and ground rules. Firstly, that your writing is legible, and secondly that your target can read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrainThrust Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 It sounds a bit like school really doesn't it. You'd send notes saying 'my mate fancies you' and the like. Still I'd be more than flattered if someone did it to me, and I can see the appeal, it's pretty daring in a discrete manner. Wilf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I think I might have done that in Primary school once.... Exactly! Handing them a note?! If you're going to go to the trouble of doing that, why not just say something to them? I think I'd view the writer of the note as being probably a little eccentric, if not actually rather strange. Depends on how attractive he was though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBouncer Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Did anyone see the article in the Metro this morning? Apparently the trendy new way to find a partner is, if you see someone you fancy on the train or bus, simply hand them a note saying something like "fancy going for a drink some time" with your mobile number underneath. The (female) writer of the article has apparently done this several times and never been rebuffed. Now I know the Metro is written by desperately trendy London metrosexuals but while this kind of thing may be fine down south, if you did this in South Yorkshire you'd either get stared at as if you were some kind of nutter or arrested for sexual harassment! So has anyone ever tried this, and if so what was the result? Hmmm handing a note to a stranger on the bus... what a lovely way to say "I can't afford to pick you up for our date because I don't have a car but will you go out with me anyway" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasilRathbon Posted September 6, 2006 Author Share Posted September 6, 2006 D'oh! Just realised the Metro has a website as well. So here's the article in full.... http://www.metro.co.uk/metrosexual/article.html?in_article_id=19350&in_page_id=8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le_Rosbif Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I have had a similar kind of experience over the last few weeks. It's a simple note complimenting my driving skills. 4 times now I've arrived at my car on Scotland street and a note on the window said "Parking fine". It's a nice touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarSparkle Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I think it's a brilliant idea! Nothing ventured, nothing gained, and all that. That way, you never know, a beautiful friendship might blossom, where both parties might have been too shy to start up a conversation with each other in front of strangers. Minimal embarrassment, and if the 'target' of the note is involved elsewhere, then they just don't need to ring the number, rather than having to turn someone down in public. Nice one! StarSparkle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggletail Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I think I'd view the writer of the note as being probably a little eccentric, if not actually rather strange. Depends on how attractive he was though . Would a George Clooney lookalike stand a chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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