Ok... so I guess I am considered shy by most people... Maybe you all don't see me that way, but apparently to the outside observer I am. This is going some where if you are wondering. Today while I was working, being my usual cheerful self, I checked in a guy who was really shy and hard to hear (he spoke at a whisper and I had to ask a bunch of times what his last name was). Anyway, I told him to have a seat in the lobby and they would call him in soon. So time went by and he still hadn't been called in so he came up and asked me about how much longer it would be. I answered with a quick "1/2 hour or so" and thought that would be the end of our conversation. It is important to note that he is not some old duffer, but a younger guy in his twenties. The next thing out of his mouth was "are you single?" Well, that throws me off a little since I have a line of other patients waiting for me.
"Yeah... I am single... Why?"
"Oh, well I am married but I have a friend who works here at Mayo and he would like to meet you I am sure. He is really shy and quiet. Would you like his phone number"
"Ummm... sure I guess."
"Well, his name is Jesse, and his number is......"
Ok, how odd is that. Who asks someone out for a friend, especially if he doesn't even know you? I mean the guy was nice and all, but his friend may be some psychopathic killer. I feel kind of bad saying "yes" to getting his phone number, and then never calling back though.
THE BIG QUESTION:
Could you all let me know your opinion on the matter? Would it be crazy to call this guy? Would it be rude not to call him? I guess my first instinct is to not call him, but I don't know really what to do. Let me know! Thanks!
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I think this: If it was me, I wouldn't call. But you're not me, so... How old did the guy look? Our age or like, mid-twenties or older? Probably do not call if he was older, because his friend will probably also be his age. Also, if you do call the guy, and you meet him somewhere public (!!!), and he is not crazy and actually very nice, are you even looking for a boyfriend? Would you want to go on a date with someone if they turn out to be pretty nice and "quiet and shy"? I think if you try it, you should be more assertive and have a place in mind to suggest in advance, and drive yourself to meet him there. Other than that I don't have much advice 'cause strangers don't usually give me their friends' numbers every day :P good luck!
-Laura
Oh, PS: To answer your questions specifically, I don't think it would be super crazy to call him, only mildly crazy, and I also do not think it would be rude not to call. I think the guy would be a little crazy to EXPECT you to, and so therefore you are probably not upsetting his expectations, just his very much out-there hopes, if you don't call. Tell me what you do though!
-Laura
I got asked "Are you married?" a couple days ago at the SA, and this guy commenced to flirt with me. It was kind of creepy, kinda flattering. But I wouldn't call him. ;) He even insisted on giving me a whole dollar before he left... hehe... I put it in the Miracle Children's donation jar.
I would wait until you meet the guy before calling him... that's what I would do. It is too hard to judge people through a second party. Maybe some day he'll show up and meet you face to face...
Dundun DUNNNN! Or... yay?
ok... I thought it was way to weird and did not call him. Way to crazy!
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