Elevator Dating?

David Wygant  Attraction and Dating Expert

     Recently a reader wrote to me: "David, every day I'm in an elevator and I see someone I'm attracted to.  What do I say to get her attention?"

     The funny thing about an elevator is you can walk into one where two people are talking and the second you walk in the conversation ceases.  It's almost like you've invaded their personal space, and no one knows what to do next. 

     One of my favorite "elevator openers" is this one.  When you walk in and you see someone you're attracted to, look directly at him or her and say: "What is it about elevators that makes everyone so quiet?  We all do the same thing in an elevator . . . we look at the buttons and say nothing.  So...how are you today?"  

     I have said this almost every single time I'm in an elevator, and the response has been everything from full-on laughter to a story about a grandmother's birthday cake recipe while riding up to the 28^th floor. 

     So the next time you're in an elevator, instead of staring at the same buttons every time, turn around and say the magic words above.  Who knows?  You may get invited to breakfast on the 21^st floor . . . or you might get to sample grandmother's birthday cake.

     All the power to you.