So, apparently one sentence was enough to destroy the happy atmosphere...

[Trump]

They were in a small group consisting of four women and three guys who were all cheering for Italy. Since my buddy doesn't speak Italian, I was the one who had to approach them and do most of the talking. They spoke a little bit of English, but not much, so my bro was basically just standing there and waiting for me to 'make things happen'.

At the beginning, everything was perfect. Great small talk, I was keeping things light, fun, and positive, I intentionally included the guys in the conversation, we all were in a very good mood.

But then it happened...

I asked the ladies "Pensate che il mio amico sia bello?", which means "Do you think that my buddy is handsome?". I honestly didn't think about this sentence before I said it, I just wanted to 'test the water' a bit.

Bro what are you in grade 2? That's not "testing the water", its asking for approval and pretty childish. You want to gauge interest level after the match say "want to grab a drink around the corner?"

I could just imagine James Bond asking Honey Rider "Do you think M is handsome?"

 

[RangerMIke]

I asked the ladies "Pensate che il mio amico sia bello?", which means "Do you think that my buddy is handsome?". I honestly didn't think about this sentence before I said it, I just wanted to 'test the water' a bit.

That is third party, approval seeking behavior, and a big turn off for women. This is junior high school, "Ask her if she likes me!". You definitely made your friend look extremely weak. Which made you look bad by association.

Men should always assume a woman likes you until she demonstrates otherwise.

 

[DiegoSantori]

That is third party, approval seeking behavior, and a big turn off for women. This is junior high school, "Ask her if she likes me!". You definitely made your friend look extremely weak. Which made you look bad by association.

Men should always assume a woman likes you until she demonstrates otherwise.

I'm pretty sure that if we were Chad & Jamal, they would have replied differently.

 

[RangerMIke]

I'm pretty sure that if we were Chad & Jamal, they would have replied differently.

And I'm sure if you were 13 years old... it may have worked out better as well. Behave consistent with who you are.... anything else appears inauthentic.