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“Outside of New York, the sight of someone reading at a bar is rare enough to excite comment; if you're single and aren't in New York and want to meet other people, I'd recommend it as an icebreaking tactic. Don't attempt this in the city itself, though: Your competition will be heavy, and most of…” quote by Marc Romano
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““Outside of New York, the sight of someone reading at a bar is rare enough to excite comment; if you're single and aren't in New York and want to meet other people, I'd recommend it as an icebreaking tactic. Don't attempt this in the city itself, though: Your competition will be heavy, and most of the other readers will likely be more attractive and more successful and richer than you.””

Marc Romano

About This Quote

Source Blog Post: Dating in New York, 2019

Reading in a bar outside NYC is a rare, attractive icebreaker, unlike the crowded city where competition is fierce.

In simple terms: Read in a bar to meet people; it's unique outside the city.

Key Takeaway

Use reading as a conversation starter.

Themes

dating social interaction urban vs rural icebreakers

Mood

playful observational

Type

York:0 Meet People:0 Want Meet:0 Reading Bar:1 People Recommend:0 Readers Likely:0

When to use this quote

  • city life
  • small towns
  • bars
  • reading clubs

Key Concepts

social psychology dating strategies

Questions to Reflect On

  • Will you try reading in a bar?
  • How does setting affect dating?
A Different Perspective

Reading may not appeal to everyone.

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