Getting to Know Someone – A Lost Cause

Sitting on the subway on a Sunday evening, I witnessed a very intriguing scene.

From the very first station, there was a tall man on the train with a striking sense of style. It felt as though his image had been lifted straight out of a music video by an 80s rock artist.

Four stations later, another stylish young man joined us. At first glance, his appearance seemed ordinary, but it was bold enough to attract quite a bit of attention.

Suddenly, the ’80s-inspired figure stood up and walked toward the train doors. A few moments later, unable to hold back, he approached the bold newcomer and, amidst the crowd, started flirting by talking about some station.

The whole scene looked ridiculous but simultaneously very brave. It resembled a shot from a black-and-white romance movie where the protagonist does something absurd.

Nowadays, meeting someone on the street or in public transport has become a strange and even risky act.

Why have we become so antisocial? Is it about the times we live in or about the people themselves?