I wish I got numbers ;) I'd consider it a compliment :)
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I wish I got numbers ;) I'd consider it a compliment :)
Let us know what happens!
Invite him on a group ride?
Well, I grew up with racers, and a few turned pro over the years - never noticed anything like this. Maybe times have changed - or maybe we just tend to use too many stereotypes and make too many assumptions :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Catriona
There are nice people out there.
I help people get bikes out of the car or put them up, regardless of whether they are male or female, single or married. Frankly, I hope that none of them thinks of me that I am offering help only because I'm 'hitting on them'. I see people that look like they could use help - and I offer to help them. I know of many others that do the same - with no hidden intentions.
We are so superficial sometimes. We see a young guy hold the elevator for an elder and we think oh what a nice gesture. If we saw the same young guy hold the elevator for a young pretty woman, we'd probably think he must like her. It's just stereotyping. It's just superficial.
Some people like to help. It's called being a good citizen, and has nothing to do with hitting on people.
Likewise for the rides. Some people like to be social and friendly. I invite people to ride with me all the time, men and women. I do not know whether they are single or married, and frankly I do not care. I ask them to ride because I'd like to go on rides together - it's that simple. A ride is a ride, period.
Life is complicated enough on its own - how about we keep it simple? :)
I remember trying to figure out the assorted "Mixed messages" a guy seemed to be sending me on a couple of rides... and then he did something that made me realize he didn't speak "message." Much easier to understand him then!
*snort* :D :DQuote:
Originally Posted by gnat23