colosseum Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 So I'm starting to work on the 22nd floor of a big financial building with many elevators, each of which usually has several occupants. You know the long awkward silences with strangers. I want to break it, whether it's with a cute woman or several people, guys & girls. Any ideas?
GorillaTheater Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 "I hear that, if the elevator should suddenly hurtle to the ground floor like a greased rocket sled to hell, if you jump as high and hard as possible just before impact, you might survive." In a particularly crowded elevator: "Aren't you glad you're not a midget right now?" Finally, try punching all of the buttons for the floors: a sure conversation starter.
Trialbyfire Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Aren't you the guy who already can't decide while multi-dating two girls? If so, why are you considering hitting on more girls?
2sure Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 I spend a good deal of time in elevators. Usually with perfect strangers, sometimes with people I see often in the same buildings. Once in a while, there will be someone who cant stand the silence , who will start on about something. We have to offer a small laugh or smile and look away. We are working. We are late. We are on our way to presentations and meetings. Sometimes the ride is the only time I have to collect my thoughts or think about tonight. Just shut up. Please.
Sam Spade Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Break out a nice, smelly fart, then look around and ask them geez, what they had for breakfast. Seriously though, give it up; the elevator is a no-talking zone (what's the point?). Making a focused effort to ignore each other is the polite thing to do . Whenever anybody talks to me in the elevator (or on the commuter train) I growl. If it is a hot girl, I growl and then slap on the backside on her way out come her floor/stop.
BCCA Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 I usually just say hi and smile, or say nothing at all. You seriously only have like 32 seconds to make a conversation, not really worth the effort.
laRubiaBonita Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 just make eye contact and smile..... most people will probably smile back - if they even make eye contact with you.
JohnnyBlaze Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Admittedly, I get an easy out on that front. I'm one of the people responsible for getting the beer for our monthly staff party. So at least once a month, I don't have to say anything; when someone sees a guy going up an elevator with a dolly full of beer cases, the conversation pretty much starts itself. Other than that, like 2Sure said, ya usually just keep quiet. People are too focused on other things, and there isn't enough time to make any progress (unless you both happen to be going to the 83rd floor).
Trimmer Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Are you the guy who insists on trying to strike up a conversation with me when we're standing next to each other at the urinals? Dude - no talking!
BCCA Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Are you the guy who insists on trying to strike up a conversation with me when we're standing next to each other at the urinals? Dude - no talking! I hate when people do that. Anytime you have your junk in your hand, its not the time for a conversation
Sam Spade Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Are you the guy who insists on trying to strike up a conversation with me when we're standing next to each other at the urinals? Dude - no talking! One such jackass not only started talking, but extended his hand for a handshake. I was interviewing for a job in his division, but still didn't shake his hand. I wish I peed on his trowsers though (while politely conversing, of course).
IcemanJB Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Are you the guy who insists on trying to strike up a conversation with me when we're standing next to each other at the urinals? Dude - no talking! Just like people with poor urinal etiquette. If there are 3 urinals open, you DO NOT take the middle one.
Author colosseum Posted June 11, 2009 Author Posted June 11, 2009 Wow, a surprisingly staunch opposition to this thread and the OP! Not that I mind or have objections; I think everyone's right here. Are you the guy who insists on trying to strike up a conversation with me when we're standing next to each other at the urinals? Dude - no talking! Lol. No, I'm not. That's wrong. Aren't you the guy who already can't decide while multi-dating two girls? If so, why are you considering hitting on more girls? Yes I am "that guy." I'm trying to build some confidence here by striking up conversations with strangers--breaking the ice--something I've never been able to do in the past, especially with girls. That doesn't mean I'm hitting on them; to me, hitting on someone takes more than just a chance encounter with a stranger. If you think a man striking up a conversation with a woman necessarily means he's hitting on her, then I think we have very different views on what that phrase really amounts to. Why do I feel like I'm getting a bad rep on LS? You can call me young and stupid, but come on folks, I'm not a bad guy.
Author colosseum Posted June 11, 2009 Author Posted June 11, 2009 "I hear that, if the elevator should suddenly hurtle to the ground floor like a greased rocket sled to hell, if you jump as high and hard as possible just before impact, you might survive." LOL I just tried this coming back from lunch. Guy just smirked and walked out. Girl walked out confused. Sooooo successful, lol.:lmao:
Thornton Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Usually there's only time for "Hi" and one comment such as "How are you today?", or "Nice weather we're having", or "I like your dress, it's pretty". A broad smile and a "hi there" will be much more effective in making people think you're nice than any silly one-liner will. I think saying just one thing with a big smile goes a long way towards impressing someone anyway, because most people don't even acknowledge someone else in the elevator.
Sam Spade Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 better yet: with your pimp clothes on, to work straight from da club. Roll into the elevator with a huge smile, smelly breath, and shout "Como estas, bitchez?!"
Star Gazer Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Are you in SF, SJ, SD, or LA? Many of the buildings in the financial districts of those cities have little TVs in them, with news, weather, etc. Perhaps there's something on there that you could refer to?
EddieN Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 *sniff* "Ok, that DEFINITELY wasn't me." Are you the guy who insists on trying to strike up a conversation with me when we're standing next to each other at the urinals? Dude - no talking!
lab_brat Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 I never realised that mens urinals were governed by an implied code of conduct. Fascinating....
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