SunandMoon Posted August 20, 2012 Posted August 20, 2012 I use the word interchangeably personally. Put people don't like to self-identify as nerds anymore. Yeah, that's kinda what I was thinking seems most nerds like tech, too. And don't bother me none, eh, crazy world. Good luck in your geek/nerd hunting.
Els Posted August 20, 2012 Posted August 20, 2012 You've never had someone drag you round a beer festival? Actually, I have! That is precisely why I would not call them geeks. 1
ptp Posted August 20, 2012 Posted August 20, 2012 Be very obvious with your actions. Also remember not all geeks are the same. If a girl starts talking to me about anime, my eyes are going to glaze over. Also, some people like someone exactly like them, but I prefer a girl who is at least somewhat different. Basically geeks like any other subgroup of guys just want a girl who it is easy to talk to and get along with. So engage him and if your conversation is going well then drop major hints.
Els Posted August 20, 2012 Posted August 20, 2012 I think you must not live in a food snob area.... Beer Geeks tend to know what beers are in season. Which regions produce which flavors. Usiually into Belgian beers. Or sour beers. Anyway a really specific one (or set of flavor profiles). If you were to order a Stella, they'd look at you like you are crazy. They have the same level of dedication to learning about beer as they do about anime. They likely brew their own beer too. The Coffee Geeks are the same with coffee. It is very serious. They roast their own beans, and can tell the difference between the same beans roasted at different temps. Oh and they have tons of coffee gadgets. When you meet one of these geeks, it is at another level than just enjoying cooking/baking/drinking. My geekiness is focused on gadgets and tech. I didn't cross over into D&D, Magic or any of those card games. Board games are OK though....I haven't made it too far into them, but Risk is a winner. And I have played civilization some... That's all good, but what do you think about all the advice given you so far? You know, about the question you have asked.
Author GirlontheLam Posted August 20, 2012 Author Posted August 20, 2012 That's all good, but what do you think about all the advice given you so far? You know, about the question you have asked. Haha! Yup I will work on my obviousness. I have no problems with conversation. Just the next steps are always the tricky part. I make "situational" friendships where ever I go. But I do notice that some people read more into my general friendliness, and others read less. The "geeky type" tends to need more prodding. So I have to actually make it abundantly clear, i.e. "I enjoyed talking to you, do you want to go out for drinks next Tuesday!"
Els Posted August 20, 2012 Posted August 20, 2012 Awesome, good luck with that. I hope you understand what I'm saying about not everyone necessarily needing 'more prodding'. Not everyone is going to be interested in you, and that's okay. That's normal. It isn't always about what you did or whether or not you were 'obvious' enough.
Author GirlontheLam Posted August 20, 2012 Author Posted August 20, 2012 Awesome, good luck with that. I hope you understand what I'm saying about not everyone necessarily needing 'more prodding'. Not everyone is going to be interested in you, and that's okay. That's normal. It isn't always about what you did or whether or not you were 'obvious' enough. Yes..this is mainly for people that seem to be showing some interest....but are maybe not quite sure how to proceed. Recently I ended up chatting up someone for an hour. We exchanged "soft" info and not numbers. So figuring out the next step with someone when there is obvious chemistry, but maybe we are "shy."
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