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Hey peeps,
So this evening I opened a young girl of around 22, wearing athletic shorts, in Kroger as follows:
On reflection, I had a number of courses of action open to me:
I don't think I look dangerous, even though I have a buzz-cut now
She was smiling throughout, even at the very end. Maybe it's my British accent and the fact that I told her I grew up in the UK, I know Brits are often portrayed as villains in movies. But seriously? Afraid to give me a phone number... what does she think I'm gonna do with it? Give it to all my crazy friends?
Thanks!
-Marty
So this evening I opened a young girl of around 22, wearing athletic shorts, in Kroger as follows:
Marty: I saw you standing over by the fish counter, and I wanted to come say hello. You have beautifully slim legs!
Girl: (smiling broadly) Oh thank you!
Marty: What's your name? I'm Marty, good to meet you. You look awfully young, are you still studying?
Girl: Yes, actually I graduate from the technical university here in two months' time, and I already have a job lined up in Texas.
Marty: So if you still have a couple months here in this city, shall we grab a coffee some time soon?
Girl: Yes, I'd love to!
Marty: Okay, great. Well, let me just put down this shopping and grab your cell phone number.
Girl: You know, I'd really be more comfortable...
Marty: Yes?
Girl: ...if you just added me on Facebook instead.
Marty: Oh?
Girl: Yes, you see we've only just met today. In a grocery store.
Marty: I see. Well, I don't do Facebook. And certainly not with women I'm attracted to. In fact, I don't even have an account anymore. Is there anything I can do to make you more comfortable?
Girl: No, I don't think so.
Marty: Okay, well it was nice talking to you anyway.
On reflection, I had a number of courses of action open to me:
1. Roll my eyes and hand her my phone with the dialer screen open anyway
2. Say: "Facebook?? That's for buddies. I don't want to be your buddy. I want to take you on a date."
3. Say: "Okay, well why don't you tell me a little more about yourself. What inspired you to go into environmental engineering?"—in the hope of building a stronger connection; then try again a few minutes later.
I don't think I look dangerous, even though I have a buzz-cut now
Thanks!
-Marty