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2010/10/23 23:40:30
Subject: Slarg needs different advice....... BADLY!
So, here is the new situation I need help with basically:
There is this girl I haven't seen in years: We knew eachother back when I lived in Turkey because both of our parents were deployed by the military. It wasn't until graduation that we received her Graduation Invitation in the mail, and after that I added her to my Facebook. I was wondering what I should say that would spark up a conversation between me and her....
All I really remember is, back when we were little, we used to beat on each other. From what my mom told me, she would hit me 20 times, and it would finally piss me off so much that I would smack her back. Honestly, I don't even remember that.
Dakka, what should I say?
And yes, this is a bump of the older thread, didn't want to make a new one.
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I've never feared Death or Dying. I've only feared never Trying.
Go up to her and trip. Seriously. And make it believable. Do one f those "oh hey Sharon" (her name is Sharon now, so enjoy it) and just fumble. Itll make you "look" like a clumsy fella, but she WILL do the "oh my god you ok *chuckle*" and then your conversation is started. Not only started, but started from a funny happening. Itll set the mood, and be MUCH easier to talk.
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Asherian Command wrote:uhhh. Awkward situation is the least I can say.
But is there a policy against Office Romances?
This is America mate, feth office romances. Seriously....feth um
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Yeah, she sounds like a Sharon. Be her friend, the POUNCE and ask her for coffee. If she likes you, BAM, date, if not, BAM, 2 friends went to go get coffee.
Every Normal Man Must Be Tempted At Times To Spit On His Hands, Hoist That Black Flag, And Begin Slitting Throats.
chowderhead13 wrote:Yeah, she sounds like a Sharon. Be her friend, the POUNCE and ask her for coffee. If she likes you, BAM, date, if not, BAM, 2 friends went to go get coffee.
Yea, do mine, and during the convo, ask her for lunch/coffee. Presto. Nothing wrong there, feel her out, if she isnt into you, all you did was catch up with an old friend.
Yea, do mine, and during the convo, ask her for lunch/coffee. Presto. Nothing wrong there, feel her out, if she isnt into you, all you did was catch up with an old friend.
I'm actually going to use that for my problem as well anyway.
Slarg here is your answer.
From whom are unforgiven we bring the mercy of war.
KingCracker wrote:Go up to her and trip. Seriously. And make it believable. Do one f those "oh hey Sharon" (her name is Sharon now, so enjoy it) and just fumble. Itll make you "look" like a clumsy fella, but she WILL do the "oh my god you ok *chuckle*" and then your conversation is started. Not only started, but started from a funny happening. Itll set the mood, and be MUCH easier to talk.
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Asherian Command wrote:uhhh. Awkward situation is the least I can say.
But is there a policy against Office Romances?
This is America mate, feth office romances. Seriously....feth um
Problem is, I have always been able to dance. I've never fallen down, and when I was younger I never tied my shoes or anything. I'm not a clumsy kind of guy. That's the one thing I was kinda known for Other than my love of Metal and "Those stupid little miniatures".
Would a facebook contact be a good idea?
I've never feared Death or Dying. I've only feared never Trying.
KingCracker wrote:Go up to her and trip. Seriously. And make it believable. Do one f those "oh hey Sharon" (her name is Sharon now, so enjoy it) and just fumble. Itll make you "look" like a clumsy fella, but she WILL do the "oh my god you ok *chuckle*" and then your conversation is started. Not only started, but started from a funny happening. Itll set the mood, and be MUCH easier to talk.
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Asherian Command wrote:uhhh. Awkward situation is the least I can say. But is there a policy against Office Romances?
This is America mate, feth office romances. Seriously....feth um
Problem is, I have always been able to dance. I've never fallen down, and when I was younger I never tied my shoes or anything. I'm not a clumsy kind of guy. That's the one thing I was kinda known for Other than my love of Metal and "Those stupid little miniatures".
Would a facebook contact be a good idea?
Oh I forgot that dancers just CANT ever fall, Einstein really knew what he was talking about Seriously, if your to embarrassed to go for it, youll never get it. Whatever it is. Be brave man! And dont chicken out and email her. This is one of those in person experiences that modern people miss out on. Just casually say hey Im going for lunch/coffee/tampons, wanna tag along? We can catch up on the last 6 or so years
Asherian Command wrote:
Slarg232 wrote: Would a facebook contact be a good idea?
I tried and I failed. Maybe you'll do better
I wont lie, I laughed rather hard.
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KingCracker wrote:Go up to her and trip. Seriously. And make it believable. Do one f those "oh hey Sharon" (her name is Sharon now, so enjoy it) and just fumble. Itll make you "look" like a clumsy fella, but she WILL do the "oh my god you ok *chuckle*" and then your conversation is started. Not only started, but started from a funny happening. Itll set the mood, and be MUCH easier to talk.
Problem is, I have always been able to dance. I've never fallen down, and when I was younger I never tied my shoes or anything. I'm not a clumsy kind of guy. That's the one thing I was kinda known for Other than my love of Metal and "Those stupid little miniatures".
Would a facebook contact be a good idea?
Oh I forgot that dancers just CANT ever fall, Einstein really knew what he was talking about Seriously, if your to embarrassed to go for it, youll never get it. Whatever it is. Be brave man!
And dont chicken out and email her. This is one of those in person experiences that modern people miss out on. Just casually say hey Im going for lunch/coffee/tampons, wanna tag along? We can catch up on the last 6 or so years
Yeah, your right. I suppose I should just wave at her when she's at her cashier and I'm in my aisle (Which, as fate would have it, are right down the way from eachother. She just kinda has to lean over a tiny bit and she can see down my main lane.)
Part of the problem is: I'm a nerd, she's kinda a punk. I play video games, she rides a skateboard. We are polar opposites, and I've already been verbally slapped by her best friend. I watch Animaniacs, she watches football.
I've never feared Death or Dying. I've only feared never Trying.
KingCracker wrote:Go up to her and trip. Seriously. And make it believable. Do one f those "oh hey Sharon" (her name is Sharon now, so enjoy it) and just fumble. Itll make you "look" like a clumsy fella, but she WILL do the "oh my god you ok *chuckle*" and then your conversation is started. Not only started, but started from a funny happening. Itll set the mood, and be MUCH easier to talk.
Problem is, I have always been able to dance. I've never fallen down, and when I was younger I never tied my shoes or anything. I'm not a clumsy kind of guy. That's the one thing I was kinda known for Other than my love of Metal and "Those stupid little miniatures".
Would a facebook contact be a good idea?
Oh I forgot that dancers just CANT ever fall, Einstein really knew what he was talking about Seriously, if your to embarrassed to go for it, youll never get it. Whatever it is. Be brave man!
And dont chicken out and email her. This is one of those in person experiences that modern people miss out on. Just casually say hey Im going for lunch/coffee/tampons, wanna tag along? We can catch up on the last 6 or so years
Yeah, your right. I suppose I should just wave at her when she's at her cashier and I'm in my aisle (Which, as fate would have it, are right down the way from eachother. She just kinda has to lean over a tiny bit and she can see down my main lane.)
Part of the problem is: I'm a nerd, she's kinda a punk. I play video games, she rides a skateboard. We are polar opposites, and I've already been verbally slapped by her best friend. I watch Animaniacs, she watches football.
Then your perfect.
From whom are unforgiven we bring the mercy of war.
The problem is, if you tell yourself shes too good for you, youve already excepted that as fact. Knowing that youve caught her looking at you, means shes at least interested, and thats a start. Shoot if your too nervous to ask her out 1 on 1, say hey some of us are going to such and such after work wanna tag along?
The hardest thing about talking to someone, is saying the first word. After that it spills out, and is easy. Trust me man. Just tell your self youll do it, and youll do it. Nerd or not, you can do this!
I got a date with the one of the most popular girl in school, and I wore a dress in front of 300 people! Grow a pair, and ask her for some coffee! God, don't you have Starbucks where you are? (NEVER Dunkin Donuts. It's like telling her your going for Italian and driving to Domino's)
Every Normal Man Must Be Tempted At Times To Spit On His Hands, Hoist That Black Flag, And Begin Slitting Throats.
KingCracker wrote:The problem is, if you tell yourself shes too good for you, youve already excepted that as fact. Knowing that youve caught her looking at you, means shes at least interested, and thats a start. Shoot if your too nervous to ask her out 1 on 1, say hey some of us are going to such and such after work wanna tag along?
The hardest thing about talking to someone, is saying the first word. After that it spills out, and is easy. Trust me man. Just tell your self youll do it, and youll do it. Nerd or not, you can do this!
I'm not much into group situations. I just started working there, so I don't know any of the people there very well (other than this girl who looks very much like my Ex ).
Looks like I'm going to have to just play it by the ear and start saying hi, right?
Right.
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chowderhead13 wrote:I got a date with the one of the most popular girl in school, and I wore a dress in front of 300 people! Grow a pair, and ask her for some coffee! God, don't you have Starbucks where you are? (NEVER Dunkin Donuts. It's like telling her your going for Italian and driving to Domino's)
I don't like Coffee
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I've never feared Death or Dying. I've only feared never Trying.
chowderhead13 wrote:I got a date with the one of the most popular girl in school, and I wore a dress in front of 300 people! Grow a pair, and ask her for some coffee! God, don't you have Starbucks where you are? (NEVER Dunkin Donuts. It's like telling her your going for Italian and driving to Domino's)
I don't like Coffee
Damn. Alright, think Chowderhead, think... Got it! Do you live near a Cheesecake factory?
Every Normal Man Must Be Tempted At Times To Spit On His Hands, Hoist That Black Flag, And Begin Slitting Throats.
Just ask her for lunch to catch up. No tripping. That's seriously dumb.
Here you go:
"Oh, hey Sharon!"
"Hey slarg!"
"Hey, I like your shirt/dress/pants/shoes/earings/whatever."
"Oh, thanks!"
"Hey, you wouldn't want to go get lunch or something today would you? It'd be fun to catch up over pizza/sandwiches/coffee!"
"Sure, that'd be cool!"
BAM.
Here's the formula:
1. Smile and don't look awkward.
2. Complement something that she's wearing, doesn't matter what.
3. Casually ask her to lunch/coffee/whatever.
4. Don't ask for dating advice on a toy soldier forum!
chowderhead13 wrote:I got a date with the one of the most popular girl in school, and I wore a dress in front of 300 people! Grow a pair, and ask her for some coffee! God, don't you have Starbucks where you are? (NEVER Dunkin Donuts. It's like telling her your going for Italian and driving to Domino's)
I don't like Coffee
Damn. Alright, think Chowderhead, think... Got it! Do you live near a Cheesecake factory?
No :(
I am in Nodak, nothing is up here. I'm just going to start waving to her at work, that will be it. Hopefully that will be enough.
I've never feared Death or Dying. I've only feared never Trying.
chowderhead13 wrote:I got a date with the one of the most popular girl in school, and I wore a dress in front of 300 people! Grow a pair, and ask her for some coffee! God, don't you have Starbucks where you are? (NEVER Dunkin Donuts. It's like telling her your going for Italian and driving to Domino's)
I don't like Coffee
Damn. Alright, think Chowderhead, think... Got it! Do you live near a Cheesecake factory?
No :(
I am in Nodak, nothing is up here. I'm just going to start waving to her at work, that will be it. Hopefully that will be enough.
NO!
Slarg, Slarg, Slarg. . . waving without going up and talking is creepy. Don't be that guy!
If you think she's staring at you (and you should stop staring at her for long enough to actually figure out if she's actually staring independently at you), then ignore her. No winks, no waves, no prolonged gazing-matches. Don't give her the time of day to make up her own mind while you feth about panicking.
You'd better know by this point - and be able to say - what you actually find interesting about her other than "I think you might have been staring at me" and "you look like my ex-girlfriend". Sorted that one out yet?
No?
You're going to need to learn to think a bit faster then.
Blindside her. Get her off guard. Ask her straight up if she's got a free lunch or afternoon - soon - and back it up with a suggestion.
Don't drink coffee? Make it one of those trendy overpriced fruit-drink things they blend at the stall. Allergic to random fruits and grasses?
Think fast.
Get her out and get her to know you on your terms - no at-work-chit-chat until introductions are done, because if you want to make an impression, you're going to have to do something good.
And for chrissakes, never say 'ex-girlfriend' or anything similar around her. It's worse than irrelevant. It's suicide.
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KingCracker wrote:The problem is, if you tell yourself shes too good for you, youve already excepted that as fact. Knowing that youve caught her looking at you, means shes at least interested, and thats a start. Shoot if your too nervous to ask her out 1 on 1, say hey some of us are going to such and such after work wanna tag along?
The hardest thing about talking to someone, is saying the first word. After that it spills out, and is easy. Trust me man. Just tell your self youll do it, and youll do it. Nerd or not, you can do this!
I'm not much into group situations. I just started working there, so I don't know any of the people there very well (other than this girl who looks very much like my Ex ).
Looks like I'm going to have to just play it by the ear and start saying hi, right?
Right.
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chowderhead13 wrote:I got a date with the one of the most popular girl in school, and I wore a dress in front of 300 people! Grow a pair, and ask her for some coffee! God, don't you have Starbucks where you are? (NEVER Dunkin Donuts. It's like telling her your going for Italian and driving to Domino's)
I don't like Coffee
To damn bad, ask her out for coffee anyway.
I mean nothing at starbucks can rightly be called coffee anyway, and no one said you had to drink all of it.
If you think she's staring at you (and you should stop staring at her for long enough to actually figure out if she's actually staring independently at you), then ignore her. No winks, no waves, no prolonged gazing-matches. Don't give her the time of day to make up her own mind while you feth about panicking.
You'd better know by this point - and be able to say - what you actually find interesting about her other than "I think you might have been staring at me" and "you look like my ex-girlfriend". Sorted that one out yet?
No?
You're going to need to learn to think a bit faster then.
Blindside her. Get her off guard. Ask her straight up if she's got a free lunch or afternoon - soon - and back it up with a suggestion.
Don't drink coffee? Make it one of those trendy overpriced fruit-drink things they blend at the stall. Allergic to random fruits and grasses?
Think fast.
Get her out and get her to know you on your terms - no at-work-chit-chat until introductions are done, because if you want to make an impression, you're going to have to do something good.
And for chrissakes, never say 'ex-girlfriend' or anything similar around her. It's worse than irrelevant. It's suicide.
I meant another girl looks like my Ex, not her.
Also, she has red hair Dyed, but still.....
It's not so much that I'm bad at talking to women, almost all of my friends are women, it's more of the fact that this girl knew more about me than I would like. And I haven't talked to her for a long time. Also.... I used to be kinda a freak.
Edit: Also, when I "panic" I don't "OH MAY GAWD OH MAY GAWD OH MAY GAWD!" I just kind of shut down and stare at ze floor.
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I've never feared Death or Dying. I've only feared never Trying.
You're waffling! Who cares what she/they/whoever thinks? Are you going to let them define who you are?
Shut up!
...
Speak!
If you used to be a freak then that's just a great contrasting tool to be used in your favour. She heard wrong, and you're going to educate her...
Dyed red hair you say? Me too... ... ahem. Distracted.
Are you saying that you've spoken to this girl before? If so, maybe she's just looking at you/approaching you because she already knows you?
What sort of freak were you? Trust me, certain girls will crush onto that sort of thing. It entirely depends on what sort of freak you were, but it's not necessarily a bad thing.
If you used to be a freak then that's just a great contrasting tool to be used in your favour. She heard wrong, and you're going to educate her...
Dyed red hair you say? Me too... ... ahem. Distracted.
Are you saying that you've spoken to this girl before? If so, maybe she's just looking at you/approaching you because she already knows you?
What sort of freak were you? Trust me, certain girls will crush onto that sort of thing. It entirely depends on what sort of freak you were, but it's not necessarily a bad thing.
As in, I was a freak. Partially becuase I was the schools punching bag, partially because all the friends I had at the time were the kind that would jump ship the moment the popular kids did anything, but I started to lash out on everyone. Stabbing people with pencils (not enough to draw blood or anything, but still), shouting matches with Teachers, you name it. I basically became an animal to keep myself safe from most of the kids there. It wasn't for about 2 years after I moved away from that school that I started to calm back down.
Having said that, "Sharon" was never a part of making fun of me, at least not to my face, and I never really did anything to her, either.
And yes, I have already spoken with her, I grew up with her.
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Shadowbrand wrote:I say go for it. Go for it with the speed of a wolf the courage of a bear and the speed of a lion.
Speed from two animals?
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I've never feared Death or Dying. I've only feared never Trying.
When I get nervous while talking to a pretty girl I just remember the fact that my package is distinctly average in length and above average in girth, and the girth is what matters to most women according to polls... seriously self confidence shoots way up when I remember that.
Just keep your cool, stay calm and collected. You have a job and responsibilities; you are in control of your own destiny.
And look her in the face man, no point looking at the floor unless you’re going to comment on how cute her shoes look.
Slarge232 wrote:Part of the problem is: I'm a nerd, she's kinda a punk. I play video games, she rides a skateboard. We are polar opposites, and I've already been verbally slapped by her best friend. I watch Animaniacs, she watches football.
KingCracker wrote:feth office romances. Seriously....feth um
Other than my love of Metal and "Those stupid little miniatures".
).
Dyed, but still.....
