I stopped at the library on my way to the gym. Next to me at the checkout counter were 2 attractive young ladies, returning a stack of books.

Instead of thinking... and over-thinking... and doing nothing and cursing myself for fucking up another opportunity.... I oriented myself to them and said, "Now I'm curious. Fiction or non-fiction?"

That small wedge opened a tiny window for 30 seconds of conversation. I pulled out an old Steven Wright joke: "I keep my book collection distributed in libraries all over the world."

We'd all completed our transactions, and were standing near the exit. I asked their names as I shook their hands. Both of them had particularly strong grips, and I commented on it.

They explained that they worked on a farm. "The cows must love seeing you- 'these girls know how to tug an udder' ". The blond said her grip was good for martial arts- and said her father was a 4th dan in a very specific, esoteric style.

Which was insane because she'd named the style that I've trained in for years! Bam- commonality. We chatted for a few more minutes.

"Hey, let's exchange numbers, and we can all arrange a play date" I said. It was all very natural. Bonus- I rode my motorcycle today (they saw me pull out from the parking lot) and that probably adds a point to the 'cool scale'.

What I did RIGHT:

  • Took action

  • Good orientation, spoke clearly.

  • Solid eye contact. With both girls. I included both of them in the interaction.

  • Kept it light & fun.

  • Closed smoothly

Things I Could Have Done Better:

*Projected more intent

*While I was centered, my vocal tonality wasn't ideal and may have drifted a few degrees into the "seeking rapport" range.

*Our 'plans' were very unclear. Did I want to hang out with both of them? Just the blonde? The blonde and her father, lol?

Anyway, that's my story. Oh, my workout was pretty darn good, too.

EDIT 1:

Holy fuck, this got really really bizarre. I just texted her- "Hey, it's photogenic-penis. What was your favorite holiday TV special?" She got back to me within 10 min. with hers, and asked about mine. I responded and she got back to me saying she loved that one, also. Time to move the interaction forward.

Me: So what's your poison? Coffee, Red Bull or ... milk?

Her: Def, coffee.

so far, so good. assumptive close next

Me: How does Sat work for you?

Her: I don't get free until 6.

Me: That's fine. We'll order decaf. I'll connect with you on Fri and work out the logistics. Good?

sweet. that was easy!

Her: I'll talk to my dad to see if he can come so you can meet him

WHAT THE FUCK?!

Me: Should I bring my parents, too, lol?

Her: I guess if you want to

Let's put this in perspective- I am a full grown adult man. There's no way this chick is a minor child

Me: Let's do this- you and I meet for a drink and some laughs. If things go well, we can Skype our folks. If it's epic, we can Periscope the world

loooooong pause

Her last text just explained (apologized?) that she's a suspicious person, nothing personal, and she doesn't know me, and if I want to hang out, she's going to bring someone.

Whoa, Nellie.