this is actually the first time i texted a girl in a long long time. suffice to say, i have no game. and here is where i come to you, the masters, for help.

the girl in question is an acquaintance (not from work). our conversations have not went beyond greetings before, and this is the first time i attempted to talk to her.

purpose of this post is to break down and analyse my texting. what i did wrong, what i did right, etc. feel free to critique and criticize. the following is a copy and paste barring details for privacy. ... ...

me:Yo Mind recommending a dessert place?

her:I prefer[location] & [location], haha Hmmm...other... [location]... Oh, and also [location], [location] bt too expensive for me...

me:Where is [location]?? And [location]??

her: U know [location]?

me:Yep

her: The restaurant [location] is beside it

me:Ah

her:N [location] is also same row

me: Haha Direct competition

her: [location] is gelato or ice cream and macaron type [location] is cake n dessert type

me: Macarons????? Real authentic macarons??

her: Haha....dun think too much ok... Here is [town]

me: Well, effort is what counts i guess

her:Yup..

me: U replied too late so im now at [location] Haha

her: Haha,sorry... U can try them nxt time

me: Lol Its cool You are a [occupation] I expect you to be busy with work

her: [location] oso nt bad... Ya, jz finish work

me: Nice ambiance Haha

her: I oso like the atmosphere at [location]

me: Well, i suppose you'll be heading to bed soon

her:Nope...

me:So if im bothering you just say the word Haha

her:I wanna hang out wif my phone, hahaha Haha

Oh, i shud say spend more time wif my phone... Usually slp at 12, no worry

me: Ouch I used to be able to do that But after work... its become quite exhausting I dont know how you can continue to do that Haha

her: Haha,dunno, n i gt lots of [work] nw, extra work n more exhausting, so my health is getting worse nw, easily gt sick... Did u eat any dessert thr nw?

me: Yeah i had the blueberry cheese cake I like that it fits well with the drinks Coffee houses here tend to make them too sweet

her: Yup...

me: Expected real blueberries though

her: Haha...

me: Ah well

her: Real one will cost more

me: Well its not an every day indulgence so i'm okay with paying more as long as its authentic Lol Are u at least taking weekends off? You're working 2 jobs?

her: Hmm, [she spells out her schedule]... Nonstop brainstorming coz ur brain need 2 think the whole time... Weekend is off, bt sunday gt [work]...

me: Why so hardcore [her name]

her: Nxt yr i think i wont take so many [work]... Hahaha

Damn tired

me: Yeah stick to 8 hour work days

her: It's almost 12 hr...haha

me: Maintaining sanity is important [her name]

her: Tats y i seldom go out nw... After work n weekend i jz wanna relax,haha

me: your workdays i think are more than 12 hours == [breakdown of her schedule]

her: Haha, most ppl think [work] is good n easy, gt many vacations... The truth is, the only best part is[vacation period],haha...

me:are you paid for vacation?

her: Ya,i gt paid, haha... Tats y it is the best part

me: [offering to extend an invite the next time i go on this activity]

her: [she accepts]

[me initiating goodbyes because sleep]

[she greets me good night]

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i realize it's a long read but if anyone can give me any pointers at all i will be very grateful. thanks in advance.