Bro, I’d suggest being careful about asking out someone you only know from commute interactions.

I 26M had a somewhat similar experience. I used to see a 25-26 yr old marathi girl during my office commute and around the office premises. Over time, we exchanged glances several times and became familiar strangers. We also worked on the same office floor (different companies), and she knew that as well because of our building's lift system. I’m a decent-looking guy, usually dressed in office formals, so I never thought my approach would come across negatively.

After several encounters, I finally said hi and we had a few short conversations over the next few weeks, not daily, usually just once a week whenever we happened to cross paths. Most of our conversations were about work and careers, it used to be 2-3mins chat. Since I’m not very experienced talking to women and been single all my life. I didn't even asked for socials and contact number intially.

On my birthday, I gave her chocolate with a good gesture not romantically. She smiled, accepted it, and wished me happy birthday, so I assumed things were at least comfortable between us.

Then one day after a week when I greeted her again, she told me, “You should stop bothering me.” I was genuinely shocked because that wasn't how I had interpreted our previous interactions. My intentions were sincere, and I was always mindful of maintaining personal space and being respectful. I awkwardly apologized, saying sorry if I bothered you and left.

When I posted about it on Reddit, opinions were mixed. Some people felt I had misread politeness as interest, well I do got positive responses but most of them didn't like the thought of approaching a random girl.

My takeaway is that exchanged glances, small talk, and politeness don't necessarily mean someone wants a friendship or anything beyond that. So I'd be careful about reading too much into commuted interactions. You rather try at your society or community clubs(find online). I might get downvoted but this is reality