Asking out a stranger you see every day: weird or romantic?
84%
Romantic
- Ashley Woolley, 25, from Chicago, IL
"Romantic if there have been eye connections; creepy if without previous non-verbal communication." - Laura Lefkowitz, 35, from New York, NY
"Why not, life is short." - Justine Bour, 26, from Chicago, IL
"Shows you pay attention, plus how else are you supposed to get to know someone?" - Luana Suciu, 25, from Boston, MA
"Romantic if it's shared, because it can lead to knowing and liking each other." - Jessica Angst, 23, from Palm Beach, FL
"You only live once... why not?" - Miana DeGardeyn, 33, from Chicago, IL
"Although, this could also be bordering on weird... especially if it becomes a habit." - Renee Lucas, 30, from New York, NY
"It's sweet, but if it doesn't go well, prepare to change your daily routine. It's a risk!" - Jennifer Beio, 26, from Chicago, IL
"I would love that! Elevator guy who lives on the 7th floor. For real." - Rosie Dehoyos, 29, from Dallas, TX
"Kinda like the Taylor Swift song!" - Kristin Castro, 24, from San Francisco, CA
"If you're interested in someone...why not?" - Jenna E, 32, from Davenport, IA
"Romance is all about spontaneity!" - Genevieve Melzer, 27, from San Francisco, CA
"It's good to take a chance." - Kylan Conroy, 24, from Chicago, IL
"You never know what can happen!" - Erika Thomas, 25, from Miami, FL
"Unless they are a bum or stalker." - Jessica G, 25, from Boca Raton, FL
"Go get 'em." - Carly Twisselman, 25, from Los Angeles, CA
"It's not like you don't know them...really." - Anna Bykova, 23, from San Francisco, CA
"There is not enough romance in our lives." - Tiffany Clarke, 25, from richmond, ca
"Random equals more romance." - Jen Gsell, 29, from Reston, VA
"I guess it's only romantic if you both 'notice' the other in that way." - Vida James, 28, from New York, NY
"Unless you see them everyday due to stalking." - Deeana Lowe-Chin, 24, from Miami, FL
"If you're thinking there might be something there then why not go for it!" - Christine Behrens, 24, from Oakland, CA
"If there's mutual attraction, if not it will be uncomfortable every day after." - Jolene R, 24, from San Francisco, CA
"Just do it casually, and think of something either relaxing or fun." - Dominique Jackson, 29, from Los Angeles, CA
"So you HAVE been scoping me out. I thought so!" - Johanna Beyenbach, 29, from New York, NY
"I hate the word 'romantic' but I think it's cute." - Alison Dichter, 31, from New York, NY
"Could be weird depending on where you see her every day." - Claire Watkins, 25, from Santa Cruz, CA
"If it comes from conversation." - Maya Calaway, 24, from Boston, MA
"We all know how short life is and how we can't wait for something to happen." - Jessi Odenbach, 28, from Chicago, IL
"Could go either way, depends on where you see them." - Sara Jagodzinski, 24, from Carol Stream, IL
"Depending on the person you are asking, I guess." - Lucy Malcolm, 26, from New York, NY
"Unless you see this stranger everyday because you are a stalker." - Ashley Becker, 26, from New York, NY and Miami, FL
"In NYC, seeing someone every day has its own special relationship, even if you've never talked." - Heather Callan, 25, from Chicago, IL
"Everyone in your life (except maybe family) was a stranger at some point." - Ashley Potter, 26, from Milwaukee, WI
"Depends. Do I see this person everyday in the elevator or everyday in the bookstore?" - Stephanie Singer, 30, from New York, NY
"Depending on how you ask the person it out—it could come off creepy." - Sara Koch, 30, from Youngstown, OH
"I guess it depends on the context..." - Emily Pelton, 29, from Brooklyn, NY
"But not if you're the guy on the corner asking her for money on her way to work." - Marisa Zupan, 27, from Brooklyn, NY
"Wouldn't you love an anonymous lover?" - JoAnna Di Tullio, 24, from Boston, MA
"I wouldn't say romantic as much as totally legitimate." - Erika San Miguel, 32, from Larkspur, CA
"Just don't be stalker—I've had those before—there's a fine line between romantic and creepy." - Vanessa Jeong, 28, from San Leandro, CA
"And maybe awkward, but that can be romantic, too!" - Amy S., 25, from Chicago, IL
"It's the unspoken rule: if you're cute and smooth, it's romantic; if you're not, it's weird." - Ashley Woolley, 25, from Chicago, IL
"Unless he's stalking you..." - Rebecca Nashleanas, 25, from Los Angeles, CA
"If there is a continual flirtation that leads to asking them out, that is romantic." - Mercedes Tahir, 23, from New York, NY
"Depends. Who do you see everyday?" - Brittany Caudle, 25, from New York, NY
"Why not??" - Ashley Hayes, 24, from Los Angeles, CA
"If you see them every day, you obviously have something in common." - Priya Massand, 30, from Flushing, NY
"You never know until you try!" - Kate Sample, 31, from Chicago, IL
"Base it on body language. If she meets your eye contact and smiles, that is a green light." - Whitney R, 25, from Princeton, NJ
"It's better if there's been eye-contact and sparks from afar." - Susie Jones, 29, from Naples, Fl
"Romantic, but don't come off creepy and say 'I've been watching you'." - Doris Parker, 27, from Springfield, MA
"I would love to do this. I don't have the balls. I handle rejection well." - Claire Griffin, 28, from Charleston, SC
"Unless you stalk her creepily every day and then ask her out." - Gina Kim, 24, from San Diego, CA
"Only in movies-the scruffy guy sees the artsy girl in the laundromat-Maybe I watch too many movies." - Grace Kang, 29, from Los Angeles, CA
"It won't hurt. Ask her out!" - Kate Cohen, 27, from Syosset, NY
"What's wrong with that?" - Kira Wilkinson, 27, from Washington, DC
"If I see you everyday, you're not THAT strange." - Pienby Laurence, 25, from Jersey City, NJ
"A little of both. I'd hope that one could see if the other person is uncomfortable or interested." - Kelly Magsayo, 23, from La Jolla, CA
"Unless he's stalking you…" - Jackie Rivera, 25, from Miami, FL
"I always fantasize that I'll meet the guy of my dreams in Barnes & Noble…" - Grace Hsieh, 22, from San Diego, CA
"Sounds cute. But since this is a stranger, he must be a pretty fine looking stranger." - Marianna Branda, 23, from Miami, FL
"If you see them everyday, they aren't a complete stranger." - Sarah Conrad, 27, from New York, NY
"If there is a connection, then why not give it a shot?" - Rachel U, 26, from New York, NY
"Only do it if you've made eye contact, smiled at each other and she looks like she's interested!" - Veronica Cheung, 24, from San Diego, CA
"But maybe I've seen too many chick flicks." - Vicky Kuo, 24, from San Diego, CA
"I'm guessing this is the same stranger you see everyday and not a different person you see each day." - Yisell Muxo, 35, from Miami, FL
"It depends on how it's approached." - Elise Stiller, 36, from Seaford, NY
"Sometimes you just know!" - Monique Lewis, 31, from New York, NY
"See above." - Deborah Lau, 23, from La Jolla, CA
"It's cute because you kind of know each other but there's still a sense of mystery." - Jill Hanner, 34, from Astoria, NY
"You never know, and ask her out!" - Vicky Chivy, 26, from San Diego, CA
"Not sure about this question." - Nadia Reiman, 28, from Brooklyn, NY
"As long as it's done gracefully and you start with a clever line." - Senait Mengstab, 30, from San Francisco, CA
"It's actually a little of both." - Krissy P, 25, from NJ
"I wouldn't say romantic exactly but it would be a brave move." - Becca Schepps, 29, from Brooklyn, NY
"It shows you have some balls." - Nancy Spruiell, 43, from New York, NY
"Depends, but on what, I'm not quite sure." - Regina Melzer, 32, from Los Angeles, CA
"Unless you see that person everyday because you are stalking them… then it's creepy!" - Ann Dang, 24, from San Diego, CA
"It's always worth a try." - Kelly Kaems, 30, from Kew Gardens, NY
"You never know…" - Sara Bour, 23, from Urbana, IL
"It's a way to get to know someone." - Miki Taka, 27, from Columbus, OH
"If you're interested in someone, why not pursue a date with them?" - Christina Johnson, 31, from New York, NY
"Why not!?" - Nicole Laws, 30, from Fort Lauderdale, FL
"If you see the person everyday, is he/she really a stranger?" - Shelly Kaplan, 28, from Chicago, IL
"I like spontaneity." - Allison Baxley, 29, from New York, NY
"No creepy staring, but the cute girl who's always in front of you at Starbucks is fine." - Rachel U, 26, from New York, NY
"Pay strict attention to her body language - you can tell if a girl wants to be asked out." - Katrina Robinson, 28, from Charleston, SC
"Unless you are just creepy." - Lisa Miao, 27, from New York, NY
"Everyone knows that the #1 thing a woman needs is to feel wanted." - Anne C, 24, from Miami, FL
"A stranger that you've seen over and over is okay." - Shelby Kovant, 25, from New York, NY
"It is romantic if he is good looking and not creepy." - Elizabeth Fenwick, 23, from Berkeley, CA
"It's nice to know that people notice you." - Aja Bernard, 27, from Brooklyn, NY
"Spontaneity is awesome!" - Mekalia Reid, 27, from New York, NY
"If the chemistry is there, go for it." - Sandy Tragos, 32, from Chicago, IL
"Life is too short for it to be weird." - Theresa G, 24, from San Francisco, CA
"I wouldn't necessarily call it romantic... but bold, risky, brave, not weird." - Jennifer Manghisi, 27, from New York, NY
"I have a list of such strangers. I'd love noting more for them to actually approach me." - Frankie Robinson, 36, from Chicago, IL
"It depends. The guy laying on the bench that I see every day? No. The UPS man, however, is hot!" - Elinor N, 23, from New York, NY
"I think this could be done in a classy cute way or a creepy weird way… technique is everything." - Lauren McHenry, 26, from Dallas, TX
"If you see this person everyday then obviously they stand out to you for a reason, so go for it!" - Angela H, 0, from North, CA
"Someone having their eye on you is sexy!" - Tiffany Davis, 32, from San Diego, CA
"As long as it's not done in a creepy way I see no harm in it." - Shelby Kovant, 25, from New York, NY
"It is romantic if he is good looking and not creepy." - Jennifer Manghisi, 27, from New York, NY
"I would love nothing more than for a stranger to actually approach me one of these days." - Kate DAlleva, 25, from Morristown, NJ
"Dear Train Guy, nut up!" - Francesca Lacuesta, 29, from Sacramento, CA
"Unless you're a creepy stalker." - Jacquelyn Tillotson, 31, from Miami Beach, FL
"As long as he doesn't look psycho!" - Dominique Vance, 23, from New York, NY
"I love when guys are brave!" - Schuyler Pham, 24, from Brooklyn, NY
"That would be exciting."
16%
Weird
- Amber Sellers, 33, from Brooklyn, NY
"Every day? Hello, desperate. Strangers are fine, but be a little picky." - Julienne Irons, 27, from Los Angeles, CA
"Are you asking asking out the same stranger you see every day or a different stranger you see?" - Amy Liu, 23, from San Diego, CA
"Sounds kinda creeper-ish." - Rosalind Sun, 23, from San Diego, CA
"Get to know them first before asking them out." - Shannon Harknett, 24, from New Orleans, LA
"But that doesn't mean it's a bad thing" - Britt Ancell, 26, from New York, NY
"Stalker-y?" - Samantha Conniff, 24, from Brooklyn, NY
"Not weird in a bad way...but a bit awkward." - Karoline D'Angola, 24, from Bernardsville, NJ
"It could have potential to be awkward." - Danielle L, 26, from Chicago, IL
"Asking out complete strangers everyday seems really desperate." - Karoline D'Angola, 24, from Bernardsville, NJ
"That could have potential to be awkward." - Cat Davis, 25, from New York, NY
"I don't really like to talk to total strangers." - Molly Millett, 23, from San Francisco, CA
"It can come off somewhat stalkerish, but then it depends on how it is done." - Jessica Barrutia, 24, from Chicago, IL
"Depends, you need some sort of friendship base." - Alicia Cohen, 37, from New York, NY
"If you go too long the passion is gone." - Paula L, 28, from Miami, Florida
"Too much exposure." - Sherika Mair, 29, from West Palm Beach, FL
"It's the guy's job to pick up the girl." - Kimone Campbell, 27, from Palm Beach, FL
"Guys should ask girls out." - Nora Lahl, 31, from Milwaukee, WI
"Start with making them not a stranger before you make a move. Say hello and see what happens." - Vicky K, 25, from Chino Hills, CA
"Only if you know she's staring at you too." - Wendy Liu, 23, from Alhambra, CA
"Today, I don't think this would be considered romantic." - Kate Bailey, 26, from Chicago, IL
"But if there is—without a doubt—a sexual attraction between both parties, it would be fine."