the_entertainer1 Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 I went to a conference last Friday, for History teachers (yes, I'm a teacher). While I was waiting for the other person from my school to arrive, one of the other delegates struck up a conversation with me at the coffee table. He also teaches History at a school about 20 minutes away from mine. We ended up hanging out together for the whole day. We sat together during the sessions we were both attending and chatted during morning tea and lunch. It was good because we both only knew one other person at the conference, and our conversation just flowed really easily. We seemed to have lots in common; I felt like we just 'clicked'. I've found lately, that it's rare to find people, strangers, who you can hold a conversation with. We talked about the conference and our different schools, but also a few shared interests we discovered. At the end of the conference, he told me his email address if I wanted to "chat, share resources or debrief about the conference" and we walked to our cars together (they were parked in the same park). I guess my question is - does it sound like he's interested? Does he actually want me to contact him, or was it one of those things you just say to people to be polite? I'd like to get to know him a bit better. I'd say I was attracted to him, but I found that the conversation was just so easy, that it would be easy to be friends too. But I don't know what to say if I do contact him. I started with the "hi" and "nice to meet you" stuff. But then what? I don't want to be too forward in case he has a gf, and also because we met in a 'professional' setting. Can you please help? I'd like to email him before too much time lapses after the conference. Thanks in advance!
Philosoraptor Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 Sounds like he does want you to contact him. I'd go about this by referencing something related to your work but tossing in personal questions here or there to help the conversation flow to more of a casual, rather than professional, conversation. 1
jphcbpa Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 he is interested just be yourself. if the "flow" as you say was easy, then it will continue. do not overthink it, just be
Lansing Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 I would say he is interested. He might just be hesitant because he isn't sure if you are and doesn't want to make assumptions (i.e. thought you may just be being very friendly). For me.... as a guy, it is tricky sometimes because I don't want to assume a girl that is just being nice is actually interested but at the same time a guy needs to make a "move" of sorts. If I am going to see a girl again and it could get awkward if I read things wrong then I am more hesitant. I would definitely contact him... as to what to say, I am not sure but I think the key is to contact him and that will give him a chance to keep teh conversation flowing or ask you out for coffee or whatever as it will be a bit of a green light from you.
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