Awkward, line one
There are a series of rules as to when to call someone after a first date, and none of them are simple. If you like them, it has been said to give them a call 24-48 hours after the rendez-vous. But, you have to consider how long you spent with them, what you did, if there were sparks, and if you left your underwear behind. And, it is only then that you – should – call them to say how much you enjoyed your time.
But, what if it's a non-date?
Since I’m someone who doesn’t date, I find that I’m in the middle of something that I can’t get out of. It’s like peeing in the corner of a round room: impossible to do, but when you do it, you know you’re probably doing it all wrong.
Inevitably, my phone call would sound something like this…
“Uh, yeah, this is Steven. Hope you enjoyed yourself and that you didn’t get sick… from eating the ice cream, not because you spent time with me… although that’s always possible. Ha ha. Ummm, so… I’m not really sure what the rules are on the calling back thing after a date since we didn’t go on a date, we just hung out and did some things. Hence, this phone call. So, yeah. I think that’s it. Did I confuse you? Should I talk slower…? You’re probably laughing right now, aren’t you? Oh, God. Ha ha. Uh, ok, I’ll let you go. Hope to see you soon. Bye.”
Hello, awkward, line one!
There’s no way to mask the ickiness of that conversation. One big ball of nerves, smothered in a thin layer of vomit. Sadly, I would probably be worse in person, but at least I could guage their reaction – amused, surprised, repelled.
This is one of the reasons why I don't date.
And, I won't even get into the other ones. That's a whole other story.
But, what if it's a non-date?
Since I’m someone who doesn’t date, I find that I’m in the middle of something that I can’t get out of. It’s like peeing in the corner of a round room: impossible to do, but when you do it, you know you’re probably doing it all wrong.
Inevitably, my phone call would sound something like this…
“Uh, yeah, this is Steven. Hope you enjoyed yourself and that you didn’t get sick… from eating the ice cream, not because you spent time with me… although that’s always possible. Ha ha. Ummm, so… I’m not really sure what the rules are on the calling back thing after a date since we didn’t go on a date, we just hung out and did some things. Hence, this phone call. So, yeah. I think that’s it. Did I confuse you? Should I talk slower…? You’re probably laughing right now, aren’t you? Oh, God. Ha ha. Uh, ok, I’ll let you go. Hope to see you soon. Bye.”
Hello, awkward, line one!
There’s no way to mask the ickiness of that conversation. One big ball of nerves, smothered in a thin layer of vomit. Sadly, I would probably be worse in person, but at least I could guage their reaction – amused, surprised, repelled.
This is one of the reasons why I don't date.
And, I won't even get into the other ones. That's a whole other story.
Authored by S at 12:00 am
9 Comments:
couldnt you just call. to call. to just say hello. see how they are doing?
the worst they could do would be hang up on you.
its happened to this boy.hell. i called a boy who gave me his actual phone number. and told me to call.
and ive not heard from him since. that was 3 weeks ago.
boys can suck.
if i got a message like that, i'd think you were super cute and funny.
Oh suck it up and call. Feeling awkward is the fruit for lovely stories.
If it's a non-date, then your dating strategies don't apply. I wouldn't call.
Personally, I always find awkward to be much more attractive and interesting than uber-polished! Call and let him experience the cuteness.
True. Not being awkward in that sort of situation would be weird , because only crazy people are all smooth and polished all the time. It would be awkward to not be awkward.
Not that knowing this makes it any easier.
I totally hear what you're saying with this post.
Hence, I don't date, either.
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i hate all those games people play! i've learned to just be up front and say, "hey i'm interested in you" ; i don't have time to wait 24-48 hours for a phone call!!
"It’s like peeing in the corner of a round room: impossible to do, but when you do it, you know you’re probably doing it all wrong." - I have really, really missed reading your blog!!
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