Setting a date for the day you are calling her?

[Mr. Pop]

First of all, hello everyone, for this is my first post, even tought I've been reading this forum for a couple of months, and it helped me a lot.

Here's my question: I've met a cute girl at the mall 4 days ago, and spoke to her for a couple of minutes before I got her number... I was planning on calling her tonight (sunday) to set up a date for later this week. However, something came up at my job, and I now have to work untill 1 a.m. for the rest of the week.
I was wondering if it was okay to set a date on the same day you call, or if I should just try and set it for next week-end?
I do, however, wish to call her before nest weekend, as it just seems rude to wait more than a week to call. (Plus, I want to make sure she still remembers who I am when I do call....)

Thanks for all answers.

 

[Knicknack]

i would usually say don't assume she is free for the same night you call her. just give her a call tonight and ask her out for a day when you are free.

 

[squirrels]

I'd say it depends on the day...if it's a weekday afternoon or a Sunday or something, it may be worth a shot. Just expect a "no," not because she's not interested, but because she may have made other plans.

I hate setting anything up 3 or 4 days in advance, because it gives her way too much time to cancel.

 

[iqqi]

don't wait TOO long to call, that is rude. and tell her you have to work all week til 1am and is she free today. you have an idea of something to do, right? (hahaha, see my post!).

some girls can get offended if you ask them out for that day because it seems like they were a backup for anything else you may have wanted to do, like they are plan Z. but if your reasons are legit, then you're cool.