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[–]baddestdog 1 point2 points3 points 14 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I generally prefer texting, however your goal should be an in person date asap. There are a few general texting tips I like (copy/pasted sorry)
You should text her today. There are a few routes you could go. Start with a flirty text, preferably commenting on something from the bar, like "Had a great time dancing but it's going to take ages for my ankles to heal from being stepped on, know how they got that way?" or another classic "So I found this weird number in my phone... Who is this? :P" or you could be straightforward "Enjoying this crazy day? Meet me at [bar] at [time]" or since you like hiking, hiking but I'd be careful using that for a first meeting just the two of you. All of those start a conversation and if you tease her, she's going to want to defend herself a little. The last one though just tells her that you are a decision maker, that you're going to go regardless of whether or not she's going, and that you have confidence to just assume that she's going to go with your plan. I've found that even strong, independent women appreciate a man who takes charge. You should have sent her a text immediately after you got her numbers saying "Good meeting you last night. I'll see you soon unless [tease]" where [tease] is referencing something from the night like stepping on your feet, getting swallowed by a large handbag if she had one and you teased her about it, etc... Banter
You should text her today. There are a few routes you could go.
Start with a flirty text, preferably commenting on something from the bar, like "Had a great time dancing but it's going to take ages for my ankles to heal from being stepped on, know how they got that way?" or another classic "So I found this weird number in my phone... Who is this? :P" or you could be straightforward "Enjoying this crazy day? Meet me at [bar] at [time]" or since you like hiking, hiking but I'd be careful using that for a first meeting just the two of you.
All of those start a conversation and if you tease her, she's going to want to defend herself a little. The last one though just tells her that you are a decision maker, that you're going to go regardless of whether or not she's going, and that you have confidence to just assume that she's going to go with your plan. I've found that even strong, independent women appreciate a man who takes charge.
You should have sent her a text immediately after you got her numbers saying "Good meeting you last night. I'll see you soon unless [tease]" where [tease] is referencing something from the night like stepping on your feet, getting swallowed by a large handbag if she had one and you teased her about it, etc...
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This would be better, not so long or needy. If you want I suppose you could put the last part in German to stand out, but prolly not necessary
[–]Pterodactyl113 0 points1 point2 points 14 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I think the witty German remark is good enough and use the " Having fun in the city ..." part to open up the conversation. report back I'd like to see how it goes.
[–]prismra 0 points1 point2 points 14 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Text her back within a few hours of meeting her or an hour or two if it was at night. Say something related to your conversation and don't forget to include your name.
"It was great meeting you. Thanks for explaining the finer points of the angelfish diet to me. -John"
Wait a couple days and reach out. Use texts only to set up in-person dates in the early stages. Rapport building should be done in person.
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