I am a single male here in Chicago and I am very shy I find it strange that people on publc transportation do noot talk much. People are usually listening to head phone, playing games on their phone or just talking on their phones. I think as a people we need to talk more to each other just say hi at least.
2007-08-06 03:06:22 · 8 answers · asked by xavior c 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
you answered your own question. yes people do need to talk more so you should start the conversation when you are on public transportation.
2007-08-06 03:12:59 · answer #1 · answered by toyloy27 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think part of it depends on the time of day. Morning rush hour, I never want to talk because I'm just wishing I was back in bed and not going to work. Hence, I'm a bit grumpy.
Evening rush hour would probably be better, but on my train (I live in NYC), it's so much of a struggle to get on the damn train because of crowds, that it's really not the best environment to strike up a conversation.
Those are probably the times when you see the most people by themselves. Other times, people are usually with their own groups/friends, etc.
2007-08-06 13:11:01 · answer #2 · answered by kalarism 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason for this is because of media programming. Everyday the news is telling us that whoever we sit next to could be the next terrorist. Rather than talk to each other, we go about our lives not trying to know other people. i do feel how you feel and we need to talk more personally though...
2007-08-06 11:03:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good point. My neighbor shows her breasts all over Internet , but she wouldn't show them to me...seriously these days ppl connect more trough machines than in real life!
2007-08-06 10:10:00 · answer #4 · answered by ThePipeMan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
damn right, when you see someone on the bus or the train, and you can see their looking at you, why is it so hard to go and sit and talk to them?? I really hate that.... its the same where ever you are.
2007-08-06 10:08:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People have grown antisocial in recent decades. They are cointent to be isolationists.
2007-08-06 10:10:28 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be nice,but if you say hi to people sometimes they might just blank you so I guess people would rather keep to themselves.
2007-08-06 10:09:57 · answer #7 · answered by Classy Clarissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right and it is my hope we all would do Acts of Random Kindness for complete strangers
2007-08-06 10:09:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋