I've visited London countless of times over the years, but when I try to strike up a conversation with a guy, they shut me down. All I say is," hello, how are you?" And they look at me like I'm mad. And this could be anywhere, on the Bus, train, supermarket. What are guys are afraid of? I don't want a relationship, just a "hi! how ya doing?". What is wrong with that?
2007-03-11 08:48:03 · 22 answers · asked by missbubbles 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Dont generalise.... i think the guys in london are great..... :-) Depends who you decide to approach and where.. its the same anywhere you go in the world... and has nothing to do with whether or not someone is 'bright' or what nationality they are ? Choose the right places.. and go with the 'right' sort of people....
2007-03-11 08:52:47 · answer #1 · answered by Shellie 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I grew up in the east end of london and it used to be a very friendly, happy go lucky place. Now I only visit if it is really necessary. Every body is in a hurry, trhey only look out for themselves but thats not a criticism, its the rule of the jungle, survival. Don't take it personaly. I now live up a hill in the north east of Scotland where I dont even lock my doors. The people in the small village near me are kind, friendly but that is basically because they still have time for each other. By the way, How ya doin!
2007-03-11 09:05:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put simply, one doesn't strike up a conversation with a stranger - especially in London. Whose fault is it? Who knows.
If you want to speak to London guys, you need to start gently - we're fragile creatures. Go speed-dating. It's fun & non-invasive. You can get some free tips & have a great time while you're at it.
Failing that, I'll be in the Hung, Drawn & Quartered (a pub) on Great Tower Street between 16:30-18:00 on 19th March. Ask at the bar for CAFCnil! ;-)
2007-03-11 09:07:39 · answer #3 · answered by cafcnil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
grrr thats awful..
there will be some guys in london who are friendly, just gotta find them all.
and there should be more people like you.
id be thrilled if someone started a general convo with me.
Where i'm from there isn't many friendly people and i really hate it, i think to myself why cant some people be abit more happier than being grumpy sods all the time.
i think its just something that happens in modern uk, if you say hi to someone they just think "what the?" or just think "oh i dont know you" but when i went abroad or to other countries like america people were more forward like complete strangers would be like "hi how are you" and in uk some people might find it scary because they arent used to it.. but to me it doesnt matter, i would rather the people i catch train/bus with were friendlier and spoke up alittle.
having been to many different countries people in the uk i dont think are as forward with their feelings either. someones gonna disagree with me somewhere but for the most part its true, you have to agree. but there are some very nice guys out there, dont give up and keep saying "hi" to people. It shows that you are friendly and arent scared of speaking out.
gd luck :)
2007-03-11 09:35:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea..i've been a few times and if you smile at them as you walk past they give you a dirty look...&& if you stop to ask someone for directions they just walk straight past you without giving you a second glance...there the people that give london a bad name as i'm sure not everyone from london is like that
2007-03-11 09:15:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea...I have found most men and people in general in London really nice. Well they are more friendly than where I come from anyway! If London is bad, Derbyshire must be terrible!
2007-03-11 08:52:38 · answer #6 · answered by :) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not just guys, it everyone in london. you just do not say hi to people in london that you don't know!!
i live in wales and in a really rural place, and its really friendly here. i chat to people i don't know at the bus stop or wherever and it's nice.
London is faceless and has no personality as a city. everyone is scared they will get mugged or murdered.
2007-03-12 08:24:50 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people in London are really nice. Most of the time they are with their friends and they try to act "cool" to impress their friends. So its peer pressure.
2007-03-11 09:05:50 · answer #8 · answered by UnP0ssible 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
idont think its just london? most seem genuine& quite good hosts.youre question really applies to general,blokes all over brita\in.not just london? peoples attitudes of todays society are to blame-lack of communication,respect for another human being? this type of thing in generaL.IS MY BELEIF?? MAYBE IM WRONG????????
2007-03-11 09:20:36 · answer #9 · answered by lee e 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably afraid of talking to women crying rape just the sad state of society today
2007-03-11 08:54:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋