BBC drama The 7.39 has given employed singletons everywhere hope that they might find love on their morning commute.Well I’m afraid you’ve got more chance of finding Nemo on your morning commute and here’s why:1. You look roughLet’s face it: you’ve been awake for about an hour and your face is crumpled and tired-looking. If you pulled right now it’d be nothing short of a miracle. And women who do their make-up on the Tube or train can forget it – you’ve ruined the mystery.2. They look roughMore to the point, they look terrible as well. How are you even supposed to pick out a potential date from this uninspiring sea of weary, pallid faces? Do you go for the guy who clearly hasn’t showered yet, or the one with the toothpaste remains stuck to his chin? The girl with the unbrushed hair or one with her skirt tucked into her pants? Decisions, decisions…3. You’re both grumpyIt’s the morning and you’re on your way to work. If you’re in the mood for finding a life partner, you’re a better person than I am.4. The sardine effectBeing crammed tightly into a carriage with dozens of other people means that you’re actually not that likely to be able to see enough of your fellow passengers’ faces to start fancying them in the first place. So unless you plan on forming a romantic connection with someone’s armpit, finding love on a train seems unlikely.5. You’re BritishSpotted the love of you life, have you? Ooh, what are you going to do – stride over to where they’re standing and tell them so? Flirt with them across the carriage for a few weeks then slip them your number? Wink? Don’t make me laugh; there’ll be no winking here. You’re British – the best you’ll manage is apologising, stepping on their toe and apologising again.6. You haven’t actually spokenSpeaking of Britishness, as seasoned train commuters, you will know not to strike up conversation with your fellow passengers. So if you do decide to look for love, it’ll be based on furtive looks alone and you’ll be so racked with panic about whether they’re secretly stupid/nasty or have a terrible speaking voice that you’ll give up within minutes.(metro.co.uk)
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