“Your mission, Jim Michael, should you choose to accept it…”
No, I haven’t called (and no, this wasn’t a dream). Even I, suave and debonaire Michael, have no idea what I would say if I called.
Help me out here. “Hi, my name is Michael and … ”
Here’s a bad example: “Hi, my name is Michael. Maybe we met 4 years ago, but I can’t remember if you’re cute. Wanna get a drink?”
What’s your suggestion? Give me a) an opening line and b) an icebreaker question.
How about:
You- Do you know who this is?
Her- No, who is this?
You- Well, first tell me who you are.
Her- Why should I?
You- Because I asked nicely?
Her- Click.
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That was sounding pretty good up until the -click- part.
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The key to doing this kind of thing is to adopt a breezy attitude. Think about 20 different things on your schedule, then dial the number just like you would any other. You’re busy; it’s meaningless. And, in the grand scheme of things, it is.
When someone answers, introduce yourself and be honest. Period. Full name. Then say something like “I know this sounds strange, but I just found your number… and my curiosity got the better of me! We obviously met at some point in time… So, how’ve you been?” Make it light and laugh a little.
It’ll be fun. Really.
Yes, I AM trying to live vicariously through people I meet online. Got a problem with that? 😀
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I like Pam’s suggestion. Act like you just happened across her name and number and was just curious. Be really casual and light about it.
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I haven’t ruled out the indignant response yet: “WHY ARE YOU LEAVING YOUR CARD IN MY ROLODEX?!? WHO ARE YOU AND WHY ARE YOU STALKING ME?!?!”
Pam has the right idea, of course. I’ve waited 4 or 5 years; another couple of days won’t hurt. 🙂
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If you do manage to call, try to work in that you can lick your eyebrows. This is assuming that you wouldn’t have obtained a # not worth investing time in, & you can determine that she’s not married, or psycho. It used to work for me – long ago when single, and dinosaurs ruled the earth
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I spent the weekend attempting to lick my eyebrows. That was 48 hours wasted.
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Michael, a sinner saved by grace, sharing what the good Lord has shared with me.
Solomon, in the book of Ecclesiastes, said, “I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind.”
If you’re not living for the glory of God, then what you’re doing is meaningless, no matter what it is. Living for God gives life meaning, and enjoying a “chasing after the wind” is a gift from God. I’m doing what I can to enjoy this gift daily.
Got questions? I’m not surprised. If you have any questions about Chasing the Wind, you can email me at chasingthewind@outlook.com.
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