Woman Talking

[Rockslinger]

As a student of human behaviour I can't help but notice the following pattern. I often approach people in public to ask for directions, information, time of day, to borrow their cellphone, etc. I noticed that when it is a male/female couple, 96.8% of the time, it is the woman who does almost all the talking. Is this some kind of unwritten social convention in Toronto?

 

[Buick Mackane]

I like approaching elderly women and asking, "Do you have the time?".
Then I lick my lips and grin.

 

[rhuarc29]

96.8% huh? Exactly how many people do you randomly stop to talk to in arriving at such an exact figure???

 

[mur11]

As a student of human behaviour I can't help but notice the following pattern. I often approach people in public to ask for directions, information, time of day, to borrow their cellphone, etc. I noticed that when it is a male/female couple, 96.8% of the time, it is the woman who does almost all the talking. Is this some kind of unwritten social convention in Toronto?

A better question would be why you don't have your own cellphone? Or digital watch?
Times must be tough in Rock-land

 

[Rockslinger]

I like approaching elderly women and asking, "Do you have the time?".
Then I lick my lips and grin.

It is not nice to scare little old ladies. Hee, hee, hee. BTW: I never approach anyone under the age of 25.

 

[mur11]

It is not nice to scare little old ladies. Hee, hee, hee. BTW: I never approach anyone under the age of 25.

I like how you clarify that it's okay to be a weird creeper asking random people to borrow their cellphones and noting their reactions as long as it's not anyone under the age of 25
And how do you know they're under 25? Do you ask for ID before asking them how to get to Union Station?

 

[darrenstevens]

As a student of human behaviour I can't help but notice the following pattern. I often approach people in public to ask for directions, information, time of day, to borrow their cellphone, etc. I noticed that when it is a male/female couple, 96.8% of the time, it is the woman who does almost all the talking. Is this some kind of unwritten social convention in Toronto?

I'll let my girlfriend answer your question.

 

[Ohyesuare]

Maybe you look like a faggot and she doesn't want you hitting on her man?

 

[peter4025]

I would never lend you my cell. If you ask me for the time I would look at the sky and make a guess. ( I don't wear a watch).

 

[Petzel]

As a student of human behaviour I can't help but notice the following pattern. I often approach people in public to ask for directions, information, time of day, to borrow their cellphone, etc. I noticed that when it is a male/female couple, 96.8% of the time, it is the woman who does almost all the talking. Is this some kind of unwritten social convention in Toronto?

I think women are naturally more friendly and less suspicious of others in general.

 

[avxl1003]

96.8% huh? Exactly how many people do you randomly stop to talk to in arriving at such an exact figure???

Mathematically he will have had to ask at least 32...

 

[avxl1003]

Mathematically he will have had to ask at least 32...

Actually even that would have brought him to 96.9... In order to get 96.8% he'd have to ask at least 125 people and had women answer 121 times.

My guess is the OP is fudging his numbers..

 

[Rockslinger]

I think women are naturally more friendly and less suspicious of others in general.

I suspect yu are right. Plus, I am a fairly harmless looking creature so that probably also makes them comfortable talking to me.
Here is an example. I was recently in a park when I heard sirens coming from the street. I went to investigate. I happened on a couple (male/female) who were just entering the park. I asked if they saw police/ambulance/fire. It was the woman who did all the talking. The male just stood quietly in the background.
Another example from 3-4 years ago. I couldn't find a payphone at the intersection of Jarvis/Isabella. I see this couple coming from the opposite direction and asked if I could make a call on their cell. The female immediately took control of the situation. She said: "First, lets get off the road so we don't get run over." Then she dialed the number and handed me the cell. When I completed my call, I offered to pay them but they politely declined.

 

[fmahovalich]

Jarvis Isabella????

Therein lies the first question.

Are you SURE....VERY SURE.... it was a woman u were talking to???

 

[djk]

As a student of human behaviour I can't help but notice the following pattern. I often approach people in public to ask for directions, information, time of day, to borrow their cellphone, etc. I noticed that when it is a male/female couple, 96.8% of the time, it is the woman who does almost all the talking. Is this some kind of unwritten social convention in Toronto?

Today's man is soft, beta. You're welcome.

 

[GameBoy27]

I've never given that much thought so I don't have an answer for you but I wouldn't hand my phone over to someone for fear they'd turn and run.

 

[Rockslinger]

Jarvis Isabella????
Therein lies the first question.
Are you SURE....VERY SURE.... it was a woman u were talking to???

Yes, I can speak from "first hand" experience that she was a woman. She said to go to Jarvis and Isabella and call her from there to get the exact street address and apartment number, except I forgot my cell and there was no damn payphone within sight.