• iAmTheTot@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    199·
    14 days ago

    Absolutely nothing, because I wouldn’t want a stranger to talk to me in an elevator and I was raised to do unto others.

    • theneverfox@pawb.socialEnglish
      1·
      11 days ago

      I feel awkward being in public without interaction. It’s like my brain goes into overdrive, trying to predict a sudden interaction incoming like a quick time event

      I’d comment on something slightly more relevant than the weather, because the conversation can then fade to comfortable silence (for me at least) knowing no more conversation is likely, or I’d do what I always do when someone engages - everyone has something interesting about them, I’ll throw the conversation in random directions until I find a topic worth speaking about

  • Fleur_@lemm.eeEnglish
    1291·
    14 days ago

    Considering it’s only 8 seconds this must be the fastest fucking elevator ever so I’m probably screaming

  • Mac@mander.xyzEnglish
    110·
    14 days ago

    I make brief eye contact, purse my lips to form a half-smile, and nod my head downward. Then i move to an open corner of the elevator, i pull my phone out, and i end my turn.

    • ouRKaoS@lemmy.todayEnglish
      8·
      14 days ago

      The elevator stops at the next floor and a Chadbro™ enters. He does not notice you, and does not press any buttons on the elevator. He sniffs his pits before posting his hand on the wall beside the woman and whispers something in her ear. Her face changes to disgust and she darts a pleading glance in your direction, silently asking for help.

          • Mac@mander.xyzEnglish
            4·
            13 days ago

            “haha roll initiation for what? im in a elevator :p”

            Chadbro slowly begins to turn. A smirk creeps across his face as he stares daggers into my soul.
            He draws a broadsword

            “Oh”

  • Rhaedas@fedia.io
    91·
    14 days ago

    Lady in red. It’s a simulation, no experiment is going to show anything worthwhile.

    “Look again.”

    looks

    “Fuck, I wish you’d stop doing that, Morpheus.”

  • Emi@ani.socialEnglish
    52·
    14 days ago

    Nothing and just awkwardly stare on the floor or wall, like with anyone else.

  • chiliedogg@lemmy.worldEnglish
    47·
    14 days ago

    Well, considering the only elevator I take is to a secure area, I’d ask to see your visitor’s badge and inform you civilians aren’t allowed here unescorted.

    • rc__buggy@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      3·
      13 days ago

      I got a gift card from the airport for challenging the “secret shopper” once. Apparently had walked past four actual employees before I challenged him. I was on my way to the jobsite.

  • Fleur_@lemm.eeEnglish
    516·
    14 days ago

    Second 1: introduce myself

    Second 2: Andrew Tate pose

    Second 3: obtain phone number

    Second 4: go on date

    Second 5: head home with them

    Second 6: get touchy

    Second 7: undress

    Second 8: get off at my floor because I already came at second 1.

    • butter@midwest.socialEnglish
      2·
      13 days ago

      Hey. Some of my best conversations have taken place in an elevator.

      But yeah, I’m not worth talking to

  • psmgx@lemmy.worldEnglish
    31·
    14 days ago

    Well, Pac-man was originally called Puck-man. They changed it because… Not because Pac-man looks like a hockey puck. “Paku Paku” means “flap your mouth”, and they were worried that people would change, scratch out the P turn it into an F, like…

    • ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      195·
      13 days ago

      Tbf women say they find just interacting with men at all intimidating, see: Bears. I just don’t talk to anyone anymore tbh.

      I’m gonna die alone with my cats, but at least I won’t be called creepy for asking a woman out for coffee!

      Use the apps

      No, privacy nightmare.

      • Kilgore Trout@feddit.itEnglish
        121·
        13 days ago

        Don’t trust what the loud voices say.

        Many, if not most, women are normal humans like you, looking for interaction like you.

      • fsxylo@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        62·
        13 days ago

        Women won’t let men leave until they’ve squashed a bug that’s 20 feet away from them. The bear thing was always bullshit.

      • explodicle@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        43·
        13 days ago

        No that’s not fair, they do not. Don’t be creepy in the elevator, or alone in the woods, or anywhere else where you guys are gonna say “because of the implication”.

        • ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
          142·
          13 days ago

          Also don’t ask women out at the gym, at work, in a store, on the street, or any hobby where they just want to enjoy themselves and not have to be asked out politely or otherwise.

          The only acceptable places according to women are on the apps and in bars, or church supposedly if you’re one of those.

          I don’t do the privacy violating apps, I don’t drink much anymore, and both of those are more “hook up” culture while I want like “an actual relationship,” and church just isn’t for me. Like, I could go hang out but I’m not going to believe in your gods, and that is a point of contention with the faithful.

          • MadhuGururajan@programming.devEnglish
            4·
            13 days ago

            You know what I figured out as a man? Just listen to the other party in this order of increasing priority: body language, facial expression, their words. MAIN THING TO AVOID: Never assume they are/will be comfortable with you. Never assume consent with body language or facial expression. If they want to be romantically involved THEY will approach you.

            Before I was married my mind was on alert talking women in order not to come off as creepy. This was with women whom I had purely platonic relationships like my coworkers or college mates. I am aware the effect men have with their staring. To this day when I am walking on the street I make sure to not walk behind women. If I can i overtake them. If not I just change directions even if my destination is straight ahead. Treating the nonfamily women in my life like I would treat men should be the right thing to do… but its not easy with the reputation that men have among women.

            So my point effectively is just don’t be creepy and pushy. Just be polite and reciprocate interest. Otherwise just treat them like your sister or guy friend.

        • ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
          32·
          13 days ago

          Edit: Whoops wrong comment! H/o.

          Sure it’s a blanket statement, so you’re of the opinion I should be asking more strangers out in public then?

          • hex@programming.devEnglish
            32·
            13 days ago

            It’s possible to talk to random women without seeming intimidating. Always leave an easy out. Don’t be pushy. Be casual. The thing people don’t get is they try to just fish for numbers. Sometimes, just a compliment and never talking to her again is what you need.

            But, the best way to meet new people for relationships is to meet new friends. Every person you meet opens a ton of opportunities for experiences and connections.

          • Jiggle_Physics@lemmy.worldEnglish
            32·
            13 days ago

            Don’t start talking to them with the intent to ask them out. Just see if you can get their attention, see of you can find a little bit of common ground to build a conversation on, then, if they are receiving you well over the course of your conversation, say something like “hey, I enjoyed talking to you, would you mind meeting up some other time?” or something to that effect. This works best in places for socializing, bars, music venues, hobby spaces, etc. It can be applied to more formal places, just has to happen over a broader period of time, as you get to know your coworkers, or whatever.

            The strong vibes of “my intent in talk to you is to have sex” is, often, what makes things uncomfortable. So, even if you can’t find common ground, or the conversation went well and she turns you down, or gives some non-committal answer, and you part ways amicably, you will have not be seen as some creep.