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

At this time, I don't have anything to say to people. I ran out of things to talk about.

Good morning Ms Cat

I have lots to say and discuss, but the topics seem to be inane and repetitive...

Often, longer conversations are needed, and just as in normal real life conversations, where you talk about a myriad of different things, jumping from topic to topic, but it rarely happens, at least for me it rarely happens...

I once saw a drop-dead gorgeous woman walking on the sidewalk of a shopping street. I hurried up to walk beside her for a few moments without saying a word. Surprised or apprehensive she asked me "yes?". I said: may I have the pleasure of getting to know you? Her quick and only reaction was to enter the first immediate store which happened to be where we were at that instant without any reply. Was my behavior toward her inappropriate or even rude?

Yeah pretty much "stalker" type behavior.

As a "drop dead gorgeous, woman she probably gets approached by a hundred guys a day who would like,"the pleasure of getting to know" her.

In other words; you rolled the dice, took your best shot, and crapped out.

You tell them you find them interesting and wish to keep in contact and then you wait for the response. If it is mutual then contact information will be shared and that's it.

The worst that can happen is that they don't find the encounter interesting and denies the request, nothing to be bothered about.

There's 8 billion~ people on this planet, you're bound to run into another interesting person regardless if you wish it or not. There are plenty of people on this planet, in our respective countries, that would find every single one of us interesting.

If fear of failure is something that is holding one back then a martial arts class does wonder for one's confidence. Just thought I'd put it out there just in case. Highly recommended.

Failure is experience and experience is growth.

Best of luck!