How to Hit on Someone at the Grocery Store

There are SO many times where I go to the grocery store and see someone attractive and think, why not meet someone here? Grocery stores have major potential for meeting people. Plus, you have so many open-liners to work with, due to so many things surrounding you! I’ve come up with just a few of the many openings you can work with to start a conversation with that attractive stranger.

• The hard-to-find ingredient: Excuse me, I’m attempting to make chicken parm.. Do you know where the breadcrumbs are? Oh, thanks, have you made that before? Any tips?

• The price question: Excuse me, do you know if this is a good price for kale, squash, etc.? Thanks, I’m trying to eat healthier, etc..

• The “I need your expertise” question: Hmmm…what’s the difference between cherry and grape tomatoes, do you know?

• The deli counter wait: Here, often times people are just standing around.. Why not strike up a conversation? You could always make a joke and say “Why is there always a wait?”

• The checkout line last chance (Advanced maneuver): You’d have to do this one before it’s their turn to get rung up, so time is valuable. Act fast. Once again, use your surroundings. You can say something like “They always get me with the candy and gum trap while you’re waiting. I can’t say no.” After that, it’ll get tricky: You have to talk to the person (1) in front of the cashier (2), AND potentially the bagger (3): triple threat. Also, they may be trying to pay attention to the cashier or the computer screen with the prices, or bagging themselves. Not good.

After breaking the ice and the conversation gets going, try to find something in common. (Maybe you’re both getting dog food for your furry friends or you live in the same building or block, etc.) If not, feel free to ask them if they would like to exchange cooking tips by giving you their email or phone number.

Hopefully I’ve planted the seed in your head that you don’t have to be at an expensive lounge buying someone drinks or trying to come up with things to say to someone who’s with friends at the bar. It’s super simple when you learn to work with what you’ve got. In this case, something we all need; food!