Howto pick up girls on the TTC

[Captain Fantastic]

Incorrect. The union would not allow it. That is the beauty of a union.

Cannot get fired because boss does not like you or your behaviour. If there were a series of complaints the most that would happen is I would be put someplace else. If I try to be a player though I would keep my technique unoffensive and under the radar. But one of the dangers is someone may complain .

Lovely attitude. That's exactly why TTC employees are despised by the majority of the city.

Your post certainly doesn't help matters. In a nutshell, you're asking:

"How can I use my (supposedly dangerous and stressful) job (that I'm supposed to be concentrating on for the safety of the passengers, other motorists, pedestrians and myself) to pick up girls?"

Honestly, figure it out for yourself. I can't believe anyone would post a serious reply to help you. Actually, here's some generic advice:

Do your job well and be a good person and a gentleman. Good things tend to follow.

yup this is the only way to do it with out coming off like a creep

as for what women think of your position, thats going to vary from girl to girl... both the above and some you havent even fathomed.

Pray tell Celest... quid pro quo!

 

[261252]

Lovely attitude. That's exactly why TTC employees are despised by the majority of the city.

Your post certainly doesn't help matters. In a nutshell, you're asking:

"How can I use my (supposedly dangerous and stressful) job (that I'm supposed to be concentrating on for the safety of the passengers, other motorists, pedestrians and myself) to pick up girls?"

Honestly, figure it out for yourself. I can't believe anyone would post a serious reply to help you. Actually, here's some generic advice:

Do your job well and be a good person and a gentleman. Good things tend to follow.


Pray tell Celest... quid pro quo!

No, no no, Captain. As I have stated, this would occur when it was safe to do so. EG breaks, layovers etc OK? Not during rush hour, and the reason I asked was to get any opininion on how to do it in such a fashion as to not be offensive, and I thankyou for your advice, which I already knew.

 

[fuji]

Having given you the best advise that I can up thread, I think I'm entitled to chime in with this:

I think your attitude towards your work, the union, etc., sums up pretty neatly exactly what is wrong with unions in the first place, and that the city would be much better off if we could eliminate the TTC union.

Maybe the system would then be profitable to run.

 

[genintoronto]

Personally, I hate being hit on by employees of a business or service I patronize, whether it's a TTC driver, waiter, bartender, saleperson, etc. I'm there to get a service or buy something, not to be hit on.

 

[Cycleguy007]

Having given you the best advise that I can up thread, I think I'm entitled to chime in with this:

I think your attitude towards your work, the union, etc., sums up pretty neatly exactly what is wrong with unions in the first place, and that the city would be much better off if we could eliminate the TTC union.

Maybe the system would then be profitable to run.

WELL SAID!

 

[C Dick]

I have spoken to a number of women who say they like men in uniform. So I ask "any uniform?", they think about it a little, and say yes, any uniform. So I ask them UPS driver? TTC driver? And they say no, not those.

As others have said, this thread is a great illustration of why the country would be better off without unions.

 

[Rockslinger]

As others have said, this thread is a great illustration of why the country would be better off without unions.

I do not have a great concern about private sector unions because they are subject to market discipline. I do have a major concern with monopoly public service unions with strike power because they are not subject to any kind of discipline.

The OP's original question raised another concern. That is he could expose both himself and the TTC to a sexual harassment charge. Any monetary settlement by the TTC will come out of your pocket and mine.

 

[CapitalGuy]

I'd try it out on a girl when you think you have a shot. Fuck it. Creepy? No. There are people who think any guy asking out any girl is a creep. Don't worry about anonymous "other" people's impressions of you. Unless there is a rule against it, you are entitled to talk to people and you are entitled to ask out anyone you wish to ask out. Even at work. How the hell do we procreate if you don't put yourself out there? If you score a date, then obviously that girl doesn't think you're creepy.

Problems arise if its a regular rider. When things go for a shit, you still have to see her all the time. Kind of awkward, as others have alluded.

 

[Hangman]

This guy's whole attitude makes me sick. The union attitude, the hitting on women 'now that he can't get fired' attitude.

Just drive the bus and take your inflated paycheck home. Get dates on your own time, not TTC time. (you do work for them, not the union)

 

[Rockslinger]

I'm actually surprised a guy with a criminal record could get hired as a bus driver.

This is a serious point. Where does it say "criminal record"? I know he said "probation" but that is in the context of a new TTC hire.

 

[CapitalGuy]

This is a serious point. Where does it say "criminal record"? I know he said "probation" but that is in the context of a new TTC hire.

Ahhh. I thought he meant probation probation. I'll correct my original post.

 

[Shaunhorny]

Leave the zipper on your pants slightly ajar and have your cock pertrude out of it. Have no more than 2 inches of cock external to your pants. This is so that you don't come off like a creep and so that should you need to "recoil" it can be done quickly with less risk of pain. Ensure that there is a small bit of precum on the tip. Lastly, beneath your TTC jacket, you should wear a food stained white wife beater shirt.

Start all conversations by saying "Hey girls", accompanied by a shit-eating grin and a long stare.

 

[Aardvark154]

261252, In some ways I think we all know from whence you come. BUT, not only do you have the issue of sexual harasment, (which is not an issue to taken lightly despite how all powerful you mistaken believe your union to be in rebutting such) but further what kind of meaningful relationship do you expect to build up with a woman in the 20 seconds in which the two of you talk on the bus? Even if she is a daily passenger it will be difficult to avoid being perceved as a "creep" - basicly you are going to have to build up the relationship over several months and then have a one time chance to ask her out for a coffee.

 

[Rockslinger]

Unless there is a rule against it, you are entitled to talk to people and you are entitled to ask out anyone you wish to ask out. Even at work.

Hey guys, be careful out there. Check your employer's code of conduct manual and the Ontario and federal Human Rights Commission websites. The threshold test for "sexual harassment" is exceedingly low. Even looking at a woman in a way that makes her uncomfortable can land you in deep goo.

 

[CapitalGuy]

Hey guys, be careful out there. Check your employer's code of conduct manual and the Ontario and federal Human Rights Commission websites. The threshold test for "sexual harassment" is exceedingly low. Even looking at a woman in a way that makes her uncomfortable can land you in deep goo.

You are right, but most large corporations have reasonable processes for handling sexual harassment, and the bar has swung back towards normalcy, in terms of standards. I'm in one of the most politically correct organizations out there (the federal gov't), and if a lady were to accuse me of sexual harassment simply for asking her out (assuming I am not her boss or her boss' boss, etc), she would not get very far. So long as I was respectful in my behaviour towards her, and took no for an answer if that's what she said, her complaint would die a quick death, at the lowest possible level. I would not be in trouble for asking out a lady. I am actually even allowed to do things that make a lady "uncomfortable", as even the pinko federal govenrment accepts that some people are simply too high strung and get offended at everything, even the innocuous.

It took over a decade of stupidity to get there, mind you, with hundreds of thousands of dollars wasted on ridiculous complaints, but I have now had the pleasure of seeing numerous complaints get thrown away at the first level of management, with union support for throwing it out (and no, the complaints weren't against me, lol). The days of careers ending because of dirty jokes are over, although you will be told to stop telling dirty jokes. The intent of sexual harassment legislation is to prevent the real thing, (fuck me or you're fired, hey I like your tits), and corporate society seems to be realizing that there is a difference. YMMV, of course.

Presumably the TTC as a large company, is similar.

But, I would heed your advice and confirm the norms of behaviour in my particular company. The TTC may well have a "leave the customer alone" policy, in addition to any internal relationship policies. And sometimes the hassle just ain't worth it! Sound advice, Rockslinger.

 

[Rockslinger]

And sometimes the hassle just ain't worth it! Sound advice, Rockslinger.

Hey, I do try to take care of you guys. Glad to hear that common sense is making a comeback. When we were mandatorily required to attend "human rights" seminars about 3 years ago, they actually used the Treasury Board as an example of a good sexual harassment policy.

 

[my2cents]

How to pickup girls on the TTC....since you are a bus driver it is very simple. When you see them waiting at a bus stop, on your route, stop your bus, open the door and let them in. That's it really simple. Now repeat for all other customers who wait at bus stops. Now there is nothing in your contract that requires this but you could actually be nice to all your customers.
Oh sorry, I thought you were asking for advice on how to do your job that your are being paid hourly to do.
Considering half of the City of Toronto budget goes to the TTC (this was made public several years ago) the customers who see you stepping over the line and trying to pickup girls while on duty may find this annoying. I forgot your question does not relate to providing service but to you trying to get serviced.

 

[JohnLarue]

You think like me as this is very close to what I was visualizing.

I realize this is not "Keys to the VIP" (tv show on bar pick ups) and it would not be wise to act in such a manner.

As well, a key you forgot is safety first. There are times eg 10 minute layovers at the beach or university, night bus and other times where it would not impinge on safe driving habits.

But, if you can make bonuses out of your job, why not?

No I do not think like you

Lets be clear on that
1. I would never view my job as an opportunity to hunt / hit on woman, If I meet a nice lady in the course of work, thats cool but I am there to work.
2. I would certainly not adjust my behavior based upon the amount of union protection I have. Thats bent
3. I would probably never take a union job. It works for some I guess, but not for me.
4. If a former boss said hello to me on the street. I would a least acknowledge him / her.

Good luck with the ladies on the TTC, but I do not think like you

 

[kk56]

Heading to Value Village
For a TTC Uniform....if any left....

 

[drlove]

Looks like the OP got banned.