the_entertainer1 Posted July 30, 2016 Posted July 30, 2016 A couple of weeks ago after work, I stopped by a coffee shop with a colleague. There, I ran into Sam, a guy I went to high school with (we finished high school 10 years ago). We did a double-take, having not seen each other for 3 or 4 years (apart from on Facebook) and both said hi. He was with a couple of his colleagues, but he got up from where he was sitting to give me a hug and kiss on the cheek. We chatted for a few minutes and it turns out we only work a few streets away from each other. I asked if he goes to that coffee shop often. He told me he usually goes to a different one and added that I should check it out sometime, giving me directions for it. Well, I checked it out a few days later. It was really good, so I texted Sam to say it was great to see him the other day and thank him for the tip about the new coffee shop. He replied, agreeing that it was "great" to see me too, and recommended I try the "Persian love cake" at the coffee shop he mentioned. He then added that if I ever wanted to catch up for a coffee to let him know. I replied, saying I'd be in touch. It's been a couple of weeks since then and I'd been on holidays, so hadn't been in touch with him yet. A couple of days ago I went out for a mid-morning coffee with a colleague, to the coffee shop that Sam mentioned. Coincidentally, I saw him there! We said hi and he asked if I'd tried the "Persian love cake" yet. I hadn't, but said I'd been meaning to get in touch with him about coffee. So he suggested we meet at the same time next week. I said I'd have to confirm on the day (due to work commitments) and he mumbled something about me contacting him on his work email and that he'd give that to me (but he hasn't yet). So, at this stage, we have arranged a time and place to meet up for coffee next week. I'm approaching it as a friendly-catch up with the potential for future catch-ups (or more) if the chemistry is there. Guys (in particular) - would you suggest catching up for a coffee if you weren't interested in seeing the person?
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