Sliding Doors

As I am sure you all agree, one of the greatest questions of our time is why, oh why, is public transport not an appropriate place to hit on someone/be hit on?!? Elle by her own admission has been hit on only twice on the subway in more than three years in New York- a borderline travesty for someone that adorable. What gives?

Sure, there are a lot of creepy people on the subway/metro etc during the morning commute- but there are an equal amount of adorable, clean, sober, well-suited and properly caffeinated men. Is it just too awkward to tap someone on the shoulder in the harsh metro lighting? Are those damn IPOD's getting in the way of true love (guilty as charged)? Is it just too early in the morning for witty quips and hilarious banter?

Are we totally off base here?  Or has my love of Sliding Doors completely blinded me to the inherent taboo of starting a conversation with a complete stranger on the subway?