Guideline for initial phone contact?

[mecca411]

Met this girl the other week. Decided to call her last night to make plans for Friday. Got her machine so I didn't bother to leave a message. Wanted to check in here before I called again. If I call tonight and get her machine, should I leave a message? If so, what should I say? Should I be funny or just be to the point? Thanks.

 

[Kraken]

Just call back later at a time where she's more likely to be home. For intial phone contact, when you're just setting up a date, avoid talking too much. Maybe make her laugh once or something, but keep it brief, this maximizes the amount of conversation available for the first date.

Good luck.

 

[mecca411]

OK, but how do I rush her off the phone if she wants to get into conversation? I've got some problems cutting it short. Sometimes she wants to talk and talk some more. Any suggestions for getting on and off without getting stuck in conversation?

 

[Omega]

Originally posted by mecca411
OK, but how do I rush her off the phone if she wants to get into conversation? I've got some problems cutting it short. Sometimes she wants to talk and talk some more. Any suggestions for getting on and off without getting stuck in conversation?

State the obvious!

"Hey, I'd love to small chat but I gotta run. What are you doing this <insert day> ? " , then set up a date and go from there.

 

[Francisco d'Anconia]

Originally posted by R3N3GAD3
State the obvious!

"Hey, I'd love to small chat but I gotta run. What are you doing this <insert day> ? " , then set up a date and go from there.

That's good, or if you had already asked just say "Hey, a call is coming in that I'm expecting [call waiting], catch you later." click...