Calling people you don't know

[Aueft]

On sunday I got a girl's number at work. Talked to her for about 5 minutes, got to know some things we had in common, so on. She asked me when I was going to call, and I said "a few days."

 

Now, that time has come and I'm a little anxious due to the fact I've never just called a random number that I've got from someone. I don't really want to make any plans or anything because I'm busy this weekend, so what sort of things might be good to talk about?

 

Thanks.

[cpc28655]

Well, first of all relax. Remember that she is expecting your call, so it isn't as "out of the blue" as you think. She wants you to call, as far as the subject matter just go with the flow. Another thing to remember is to listen as well. If you talk about yourself too much, you will come accross as a telemarketer, and I've never met anyone that loves telemarketers.

 

In a nut shell, talk about the same stuff you would if you were in person.

[dw_rc...Confused]

She asked me when I was going to call

 

That says it all, don't worry about what to talk about it will come to you. Besides she wants you to call, she's not going to be put off if the conversation doesn't flow perfectly

[g1234567890h]

I believe in preparing material to talk about. I can talk to any strnager for about an hour uninterrupted. Basic things to talk about.

 

Your week, weekend, or day. Tell one interesting thing that happened today.

Tell about something that you're looking forward to.

Tell about something you saw or heard today that you thought was funny.

Tell her about the current book you're reading or writing.

Tell her about your most recent art project.

Tell her about the music you are playing or listening to.

 

You should ask her questions, too. This is a bit trickier.

Ask her about her day, but not about her week.

Ask her about her job and school.

Ask her about the music she likes.

Ask her about what kind of books she likes.

Ask her about her favorite artists.

 

That's about it on asking things.

 

Things to avoid:

The past.

The distant future (over a month unless you're moving or going on a trip).

Family.

Anything negative. This includes things you don't like/approve of.

 

That should fill up casual conversation for at least tree dates.

[Dracia]

The phone can seem intimidating sometimes because you're not talking face-to-face, so you can't predict some of the reactions to things you say to her. But once you pick up the phone, dial the number and she answers, hopefully topics of conversation will just come rushing to your head.

 

 

...you posted this over a week ago so I assume you've called her by now anyway xD I hope it went well.