When you see or have a casual encounter with someone new in public that seems interesting to you and you know you will not see them again someplace, How do you turn that single encounter into a chance to actually get acquainted with them? Only 1 chance to make a future meeting.

Simply say hi, introduce yourself, and ask her to join you for a cup of coffee or something.

I would say about the same thing that Farid said.

You have to be careful these days, depends how, why and where you have met them, the situation will help you decide on any next step, be wary of soliciting or hidden agenda.

I think sometimes you can 'sense it' whether or not they are interested in you, even from the briefest of meeting, it depends on the conversation. However, I look to see if there is a ring on their finger first, if not, I would ask if they have boyfriend before asking if I can have their phone number and offer them my phone number, to maybe arrange a meet up.

Good topic, I know I must have missed chances of a possible date in the past by not asking the question when I should have, maybe I'm to cautious.

I do not remember ever asking a strange man out unless I was a Youngster and was at a party or outing of some sort. Oftentimes Young people take risks. :) Not the wise thing to do.

Older people and mid age people should know better.

Nowadays or for the last 2 decades, I would just speak smile and move on.

:)

good to meet new people hope you all have great month

I had something like this happen to me last Summer. I was taking my poowahwah for a walk on the dog beach. Had to walk through the golf course grassy area before you got there and as i was arriving a woman and her cute little dog were leaving and she struck a conversation with me. So here we are chatting for a good ten minutes and i remembered that my pet wasnt on his leash at the time and i cut it short there. Been thinking about her over the months now, and if i will ever bump into her again.

@Sam: doubtful, you could have asked for her number

yeah i think the same but if it is meant to be we will meet again, i happens in the movies right?

ever since the #methreee movement i kinda avoid any formalities unless they blatantly state their intentions. walking on egg shells really, because i dont wanna end up being the focus of some idiots social media video, like those gym chicks who think everyone is staring at them

Yeah I agree with Farid too...

Maybe you could say something like...

Hi I'm "say your name" and I've seen you here a few times, as I use this route often, I work for the civil national defence department and I wonder if I could have your number?, oh, I mean, I wonder if I can buy you a coffee? 🤣

I would say it depends on how the initial conversation went. If it's just a typical "hi nice weather we're having" type of thing, it probably means little. If it turns into a "real" conversation about "the meaning of life", kids, grandkids, latest books read, hobbies, what ever, you might just ask about going for a coffee or something and see where it goes from there.

Be great if people didn't waste my time time is so precious

Nice photo, Speshally the top

I didn't think United would win the match against city (the cup final)

Wonder how they will do next season...


Oh, Welcome to Mingle too Ms PinkJellyBaby...

hope you're all having a great weekend