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The Messy Millennial's avatar

As a woman who's also fed up of dating apps may I just say this article is right up my alley. Here's a line you can try "I couldn't help but notice..." and then pick something. If you're in a super market great, talk abt the item and see how far you can go with it. Practice makes perfect.

I couldn't help but notice...

You're welcome!

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Thomas Gaudex's avatar

Thanks for reading, and for your lovely response! I'd like to invite you for a ride in a shopping cart with four free yogurts, or even eight since you took the time to help me! 😆

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The Messy Millennial's avatar

I expect nothing less than an invitation to your wedding!

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Thomas Gaudex's avatar

I'm nowhere near getting married! But it would be fun!

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Ginger Cook's avatar

Can I get that shopping cart ride please? 🙏🏻

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Thomas Gaudex's avatar

Oh my God, yes! A thousand times yes! I'm sure I'll be on fire watching you push the shopping cart! 🔥 So happy to read your comments here! 😁

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Dillo's avatar

Wonderful, funny and Reall. I'm currently engaged in daily training excursions in this pursuit, and have been actively for several weeks. Grocery stores, boutique bakeries and farmer markets are prime hunting grounds. Farmers Markets by far are #1. Spritzer in one hand and pastry in the other, these flowers are blooming and primed for almost any relaxed greeting or other subtle encroachment. Eye contact in passing or within close quarters, is also far easier and common, given their blissed state of farmer market intoxication. Keep up the Good Work & Thank You-

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Thomas Gaudex's avatar

Your words touch my heart! Thank you for reading and for sharing your thoughts. I wish you the best of luck in your quest, and hope it comes to fruition soon! As for me, I'm going to try to gather my courage.

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Alien_Relay 3.0's avatar

Wouldn't the butcher section with all the sausages be the area?

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Thomas Gaudex's avatar

Hahaha, why not! Thanks for reading!

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Laggy's avatar

Produce section. Always produce. Grind your own coffee aisle is a close second.

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Thomas Gaudex's avatar

And how do I start the conversation after making eye contact? That's the hardest part! That said, thank you for reading, it's much appreciated!

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Laggy's avatar
14hEdited

Be straight up. Endless lines.

“Planning on cooking tonight, or just stocking up?”

“Cooking for just you?”

“I’m so scared these days to buy anything that’s not in produce section”

“What coffee roast do you like. I always buy the same one but I’m trying to branch out”

“I love seeing beautiful women in the produce aisle. Can we have sex now?”

Asks questions if they’re getting a little out of the ordinary vegetable or fruit. If you say more than a few things back and forth and she’s still engaged and not trying to walk away, it’s ok to be like “I’m totally hitting on you. I wouldn’t normally but…” a bunch of compliments you could throw out there.

Rejection is better than never taking the shot. Ask me how I know.

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Thomas Gaudex's avatar

I'm ready to find love! Or at least a little lightheartedness! Thanks for the valuable advice! 😅 So, how do you know? You did it, and you succeeded!

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Laggy's avatar

Oh I’ve never succeeded in the produce aisle lol. I met someone in produce aisle and dropped a number in the parking lot. A lifetime ago.

Just have to do it and realize that rejection is part of it.

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Dillo's avatar

Bingo-

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