Please guys don't try to pick up woman at Walmart (:

ashleycde

So exactly how IS a man supposed to strike up a conversation with a woman, without her running to 'teh interwebz' to creep shame him for essentially saying nothing more threatening than hi?

Anytime. I think it's unfair of the OP to be upset that she was hit on when she wasn't wearing her wedding ring. How was he supposed to know she was not single? He seemed polite, and was striking up a conversation about something that was obviously a common interest. I never get upset when a man (or woman, for that matter) hits on me. It should be seen as flattering that someone is showing interest in you. However it is upsetting when I politely say I am not interested and some will keep pushing, "Oh, you have a boyfriend? Where is he now?" Yes, I have a boyfriend, but I shouldn't have to have one to not be interested.

caroldavison332

I'm pretty friendly to all genders ages marital status. I'm glad 5 hat I'm not a guy who would be called creepy.

salembambi

wait why haven't I been hit on at walmart

walmart thinks im ugly & fat I know it

Mr_Excitement

I pick up all my women at Wal-Mart. They're cheaper there.

kdeaux1959

Great response.

ironanimal

confused? Said u werent wearing your wedding ring due to yard work but yet your profile says u are divorced?????????????

This thread was started 2 years ago.

logicman69

You can't fault a guy for trying.... especially since the OP did not have a wedding ring on and I am assuming did not have said 2 year old in tow. The guy took a risk, and it didn't pay off. I give that guy props for trying though.

ComradeTovarich

But where else am I going to pick up women? =(

FlaxMilk

I dont find it flattering to be hit on by women

My favorite "hit on" moment ever came from a woman at a bar, when she winked and smiled at me from across the room. She opened the door to see if there was interest but no aggression or pressure at all.

Until people walk around with "interested" or "not interested" signs, it's unrealistic to assume you'll never get approached out in public. As long as it's not done creepily or rudely, what's the harm? Attraction is a normal human experience. It's not creepy to see if it's reciprocated.

ashleycde

So exactly how IS a man supposed to strike up a conversation with a woman, without her running to 'teh interwebz' to creep shame him for essentially saying nothing more threatening than hi?

Anytime. I think it's unfair of the OP to be upset that she was hit on when she wasn't wearing her wedding ring. How was he supposed to know she was not single? He seemed polite, and was striking up a conversation about something that was obviously a common interest. I never get upset when a man (or woman, for that matter) hits on me. It should be seen as flattering that someone is showing interest in you. However it is upsetting when I politely say I am not interested and some will keep pushing, "Oh, you have a boyfriend? Where is he now?" Yes, I have a boyfriend, but I shouldn't have to have one to not be interested.

I dont find it flattering to be hit on by women

Really? I find it more flattering to be hit on by women. They're usually better at it too.

craftywitch_63

I love it!

And for single moms, this is a great way to weed out the dirt bags who aren't "into kids".

Unless he's some kind of cuckold, why would a man want to date a woman who has kids?

A woman has a kid with some stud and then expects some other loser male to take care of it? You have got to be kidding!

Er...because she's a great lady?

Assuming I *were* still in the dating pool, a kid or two isn't gonna scare me off unless they have a 666 tattoo lurking below the hairline (reference to movie "THE OMEN" for you youngsters..)

I'd say "Marry me!" but for 2 things: (1) Apparently you're taken because you're not in the dating pool anymore and (2) I would have to have my 666 birthmark lasered off and that will NEVER happen! :laugh:

craftywitch_63

But where else am I going to pick up women? =(

I hear women prisoners need pen pals! :happy:

motivatedmartha

Apparently many successful relationships start with people meeting at Supermarkets - gotta meet somewhere and it's possibly better than a pick up in a pub! Mind you - Walmart???

skinnyinnotime

It's wrong to pick up girls at Walmart because if I was looking for a date I'd be at a bar, or a club, or a concert. I would not be buying groceries. If some women like it, cool, but most are going to laugh and roll their eyes and 'I bet that's the kind of guy who asks out a hundred women a week with no discernible criteria. Stay away!'

What a ridiculous thing to say.

So if you see someone you like it's not a good idea to go and chat them up unless they're in the places you say? Lol!

What about single parents that might not have the opportunity to get to these places?

There is nothing wrong with the scenario that OP has described.

KingofWisdom

I am not following...what exactly is wrong with picking up a woman at Wal-Mart?

This. Reading through a thread like this really discourages me from even trying to talk to people.

Aparz1

I think maybe just take it as a compliment it can be a little annoying to be hit on constantly but it's a lot better then never being hit on right?