johan Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 I know this is stupid, but I'm a little short on etiquette and a lot short on mojo. So bear with me... My mom works in an office full of women, and she has my picture up. One of the girls likes my pic, or so I'm told. So I am surprised this weekend by my mom pulling out her laptop and showing me pictures of her office mates, and pointing out her co-worker who she says wants to meet me. That's fine, but I say nothing much to my mom about it at the time. I just say "oh really...". I call my mom today and let her know that, sure I'd be interested in meeting the girl. I told her I'm not used to this. She's usually not in the loop in my dating life at all. My life is mostly a big mystery to her. But she knows I'm single and she knows the last girl I was with meant a lot to me. Anyway, I get an email forwarded from my mom where she lets the girl know I'd be up to meet. The girl says she'd rather I call. Then I scroll down the email and what do I see? A billboard-sized picture of me and a brief job description of what I do for a living! Damn. What the hell? Is she marketing me? This girl must think I'm pathetic. I mean, sure I'm not always emanating good vibes, but still. I don't really need help from Mom. So the question is: should I call this girl? When should I call this girl? Does it have to be tonight? I honestly don't feel very chatty, and I'm tired. I never actually feel very chatty, but I'm tired on top of it all. Maybe I'll just call her later in the week. I honestly don't want to call at all. You might tell me I need to get back on the horse. But the problem is the horse got impatient and took off. And I'm fine with that. The f~cker always bucks me off just when I get comfortable.
Art_Critic Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 Your Mom kills me.. hahaha Aren't Mom's great ?? Yes you call.. and you at least call by tomorrow.. Since your Mom is a coworker you want to look punctional..don't do the aloof game and just be upfront.. Have fun with her.. you get to talk about your Mom since that is the automatic thing you have in common I love your Mom.. she gets props from me..
burning 4 revenge Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 I would call, but I'd get liquored up first. Maybe call her Thursday What do you talk about? I guess a good starting point is your mom. Make fun of her and things will take off from there...
Faith2 Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 Not tonight, darling. Tuesday or Wednesday is good. Later in the week would look bad, like ho-hum you could care less. It doesn't have to be long and chatty. Ask her out for a casual date this coming weekend. My mom got me a date once and he turned into a wonderful yearlong relationship.
Art_Critic Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 Maybe you will finally get a chance to dip your noodle and get it wet again
burning 4 revenge Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 Maybe you will finally get a chance to dip your noodle and get it wet again Thats what his mom is thinking Can you take your mom out for lunch during work hours and then maybe when you pick her up you can meet this girl?
Author johan Posted April 10, 2007 Author Posted April 10, 2007 I would call, but I'd get liquored up first. This is good advice. I think I'm going to take it. How long after midnight do you think I should call? I'm thinking 2am on Thursday morning. That should leave an impression, I'd think. I remember there was this girl who I liked a lot when I was in college. It was a week-night, and I was having fun at a party. There was a blonde there who was always cold as ice toward me, and I got shot down yet again. So I went to the phone with a more-than-healthy buzz and rang up this girl I liked and woke her and her roommate up. She was so PISSED at me! She pretty much hung up on me, and I was laughing about it. I still laugh about it. I saw her the next day and had to break through the anger she had left over. I think she actually loved it. I ended up dating her for four years. I lived with her, too. She was the best girl I ever dated.
pelagicsands Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 Oh dear. You're committed now, so you'll just have to do it. Seriously. If your mum is anything like mine, then she is beyond desperate (to secure you a mate). I have solved this problem by moving half a world away. Now, I am totally befuddled as to why you don't have a girlfriend. There can be only one possible explanation - you are really, really picky. Really. You've got the complete package. I've been searching for someone like you my whole life. To sum up - I am truly sorry. No good can come from this. Good luck, anyway.
Author johan Posted April 10, 2007 Author Posted April 10, 2007 Thanks, *agic*ands. And I agree with you. This can only lead to trouble. But I'm going to have to at least call.
pelagicsands Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 I'm too pessimistic. The key is to manage your expectorations. And suppress your gag reflex. Who knows... maybe mom has found you someone to die for.
bridget_jones Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 I don't get the problem. If you're interested, call. Don't be a wimp. Real women don't like wimpy guys.
Storyrider Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 I'd be nervous to call too, after the mom thing. But you probably should. Trying to remember if my parents ever fixed me up with anyone. Don't think so, but I'm sure there are success stories out there. If nothing else, at least it will be a story to tell later over a can of Guinness.
pelagicsands Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 If nothing else, at least it will be a story to tell later over a can of Guinness. One way or another, this thread is bound to come to a thick, creamy head.
Storyrider Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 One way or another, this thread is bound to come to a thick, creamy head. You're making me thirsty---FOR THE BEER!
This_Too_Shall_Pass Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 Oh no - it's already Tuesday here as I write this!! Johan, call her tomorrow...I mean today. Tuesday. Right after work. There are 2 advantages to this: a) Your mom will be pleasantly surprised you did go ahead and call the girl. b) You'll find out sooner if it's for the good or not. If she's a dumbass, you need to find out NOW. If she's a goddess, you need to find out NOW, too. You save yourself the "what-if" both ways. All you need to do is turn on the charm!! heh hehhh. She won't be beyond it.
This_Too_Shall_Pass Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 Oh dear. You're committed now, so you'll just have to do it. Seriously. If your mum is anything like mine, then she is beyond desperate (to secure you a mate). I have solved this problem by moving half a world away. Pinky, you're hilarious. Probably because I hear myself in your posts sometimes.
amaysngrace Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 I think your mom wants to get you laid johan. That's what moms of broken-hearted sons do, don't they? Getting you laid helps you forget about the last one right? I think your mom must know the score on her. She's easy enough to get a piece of ass but not so wonderful that you have to treat her like a princess. God bless your mom johan. Call her tomorrow. In fact, call them both tomorrow.
kepners Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 Seriously! thats a great post! i laughed hard. MUM ARE LEGENDS!!! the fact is she said yes and wants to meet, regardless of what your old'dears been advertising! HAHAHA thats well funny. The good thing is, that you have people looking out for you and trying to set you up and make you happy bruv, i suggest you go for it! big time. u have nothing to loose and something to gain. My brother done it a few times for me nothing wrong at all. go go go. still you have to love mum's and they boys! HAHAHA u'd NEVER see Dad doing that with his PRINCESS!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA K
pelagicsands Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 u'd NEVER see Dad doing that with his PRINCESS!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA K Now that's a point!
Storyrider Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 Oh no - it's already Tuesday here as I write this!! Johan, call her tomorrow...I mean today. Tuesday. Right after work. There are 2 advantages to this: a) Your mom will be pleasantly surprised you did go ahead and call the girl. b) You'll find out sooner if it's for the good or not. If she's a dumbass, you need to find out NOW. If she's a goddess, you need to find out NOW, too. You save yourself the "what-if" both ways. All you need to do is turn on the charm!! heh hehhh. She won't be beyond it. Or you could just scrap the whole thing and let me fix you up with TTSP. She can stay in my guest room.
pelagicsands Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 Or you could just scrap the whole thing and let me fix you up with TTSP. She can stay in my guest room. That's the best idea I've heard... ever. Well, almost.
bluetuesday Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 hmmm. yeah, i don't think i'd call just yet. i'd copy her in on a return email to your mum (the one with the 'mungous pic on it) and change the biog to something humorous and /or outrageous about yourself. if she thinks that's funny - and she'll either mail you back or tell your mum - THEN i'd call her. the girl might be a dope with no sense of humour. if it was me i'd want to know that BEFORE i called her. also it'll let mummy know, in the nicest way, that you're taking the piss out of her matchmaking. makes you seem less needy, IMO. i'd be cautious about a bloke who allowed his mum to send a 'selling' email like that and didn't take the opportunity to make a joke about it.
2sunny Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 I am glad she asked you to call - and not e-mail... she wants to get a good read on you. She wants to hear your voice - see if you sound like a happy guy - someone she would be interested in. Just call tonight - Tues - when you get home or around 7ish. That way you can stop thinking about it - and you will be able to tell if you want to meet her for coffee or take her out to dinner this weekend. In any event - you are obligated at this point to ask her out.
This_Too_Shall_Pass Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 u'd NEVER see Dad doing that with his PRINCESS!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA K That's true. No wonder so many women are daddy's girls. Dads rule.
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