Overheard at the Guardian reading, Tofu eating, Yoghurt weaving, Vegan Deli Counter

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t-v

Seems a bit creepy and retrograde to still be publishing this kind of thing.

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jackbepablo in reply to @t-v

especially knowing the contents of their bag, how does that come off in a positive way
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Gewürzt in reply to @t-v

Why? People making eye contact then striking up a conversation is how most relationships started before transactional dating apps.

At worst it's a guy who read waaay too much into a few glances from a girl/guy on the train or at best maybe the other person was keen?

Could also be that it's just made up by a junior reporter to fill some column space.

Harmless.
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Mr_Smyth in reply to @t-v

Yep best to keeps ones eyes fixed to the floor or on the page of a good book.
It’s best policy to avoid any interaction with people you have not already been formally introduced to for fear of causing offence or being labeled a sexual predator.
No matter how innocent your ‘lovely day for it’ comment or smile was intended there is alway the potential for it to be taken as a threat against the person.