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Post by Sweet Pea on Nov 23, 2008 1:26:51 GMT -5
Book stores are the ideal place to meet people. When you're meeting someone you want to find out what they're interested in, the bookstore conveniently has that very thing written above the section they're in, so you have something to talk about right off the bat. but how do you make friends with someone in a book store? I've gotten a couple dates from the book store. Here's how one of them played out: One day I go to Barnes and Noble. I head straight to the music section as usual, and just my luck, a cute girl is there to, and I notice she's reading a songwriting book, I also write music so I knew this opportunity wouldn't get any better so I had to go for it, or I'd be kicking myself afterwards. I start "looking for a book" a few feet from her, then glance at the book she's reading. "Good book?" She smiles and says yes. Then I ask "Are you just starting out with the music writing thing?" Then the conversation goes from there for a few minutes. Always being really conscious about things I start thinking "crap what if she wants to get this conversation over with and read her book" so I know I need to somehow get this girls number quick, but I have no clue how to transition the conversation into that. So eventually I fumbled my way into a date: things start getting a little rocky, a few closed ended questions happen, which always lead to awkward silences, and it's quickly becoming apparent that the conversation is getting awkward. So I just cut the conversation off and got right to it, "well, I'm not really that great at this kind of thing so... do you want to go do something next week with me, like get something to eat, maybe?" Tone doesn't translate over well when typed, but I actually pulled it off in a charming, I guess "cute" way, so it was a success, I got the date in my own weird way. We went out to eat, and I found out that this girl is kinda weird, she just said weird stuff all the time to where it kinda turned me off, so I didn't persue her anymore after the date. It would probably be a little harder for you since it's typically the guys job to set up a date, so I figure its a matter of being able to show the guy that you're interested. maybe the moral of that story is that only weird girls will accept dates in bookstores with guys they've never met before.  |
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Post by crimeclub on Nov 23, 2008 14:03:05 GMT -5
You enjoy being a smart ass don't you? I live in a college town with two colleges, and trust me, dating is the thought on everyones mind here, so it was actually a pretty normal situation. ..smart ass. |
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Post by Sweet Pea on Nov 23, 2008 14:39:05 GMT -5
You enjoy being a smart ass don't you? I live in a college town with two colleges, and trust me, dating is the thought on everyones mind here, so it was actually a pretty normal situation. ..smart ass. well, hopefully i made you smile a bit. but i do have a very smart ass, it's true. |
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Post by MrNice on Nov 23, 2008 16:08:18 GMT -5
hey weird is good
I mean who wants the stereotypical society clone that wears fashionable clothes and uses makeup and thinks like everyone else
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Post by rukryM on Nov 23, 2008 16:44:35 GMT -5
Bookstore girls are probably more quiet and less tiring than extroverted girls, and that's a nice thing^^.
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Post by Sweet Pea on Nov 23, 2008 16:44:47 GMT -5
hey weird is good I mean who wants the stereotypical society clone that wears fashionable clothes and uses makeup and thinks like everyone else not me! i think weird is very good...at least, certain types of weird. i am actually one of the weird ones myself, and if i liked a guy's looks and manner i would definitely accept an invitation to get to know him better...even if it was extended by a stranger in a bookstore...well, as long as it was to be in a public place where i felt comfortable. if he invited me to meet in the damp, dark basement of his bedridden grandfather's creepy mansion, i'd prolly pass. ;D |
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Post by crimeclub on Nov 23, 2008 16:57:41 GMT -5
if he invited me to meet in the damp, dark basement of his bedridden grandfather's creepy mansion, i'd prolly pass. ;D So you're telling me I have no chance with you..? |
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Post by madiocre on Nov 24, 2008 1:42:04 GMT -5
meh just because someone likes reading books doesn't mean they are nice , and just because someone is shy doesnt mean they enjoy reading books either .
although come to think of it i have been described as nice, weird and shy and i like bookshops.
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Post by Sweet Pea on Nov 24, 2008 1:53:44 GMT -5
meh just because someone likes reading books doesn't mean they are nice , and just because someone is shy doesnt mean they enjoy reading books either . although come to think of it i have been described as nice, weird and shy and i like bookshops. lmao, dontcha hate it when you're stereotypical? |
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Post by nelo on Nov 24, 2008 2:14:29 GMT -5
I love reading books...used to go to the Books-A-Million a lot before they tore it down to build yet another clothing store, this one specializing in coats...the nearest Barns and Noble has a poor selection for some reason.
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Post by Sanity FreeZ0ne on Nov 24, 2008 21:04:46 GMT -5
i'd like to meet a nice girl  what have you done to try and meet one ?? |
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Post by crimeclub on Dec 4, 2008 1:01:24 GMT -5
I made another attempt to meet a girl that I have been having my eye on the past couple weeks.. I was about to enter Krispy Kream (dougnut shop, do they have KK outside of the US?) and I was feeling very nervous about going in because I know she's in there, and theres a crowd of people which made it even worse. I almost went back to the car, but after a little debate with myself I went in and waited in line, and since I walked in while the red light on the sign was on I got a free doghnut, nice. Anyway, she was there but in the back of the building, and there was another girl there at the register. So I end up asking about that girl, what she's like and all that. It's good to have at least some idea of what she's like so you're not stuck with the daunting task of venturing into the unknown. Turns out she's very outgoing, talkative and fun. Those are things that I don't think I am (well I guess I'm fun depending on who you ask). To tell you the truth, after finding that stuff out I kinda lost my interest in her. She seemed like a shy quiet girl and that's half the reason why I was into her. I know some of you might think "well go for it, who cares if she's outgoing and talkative, opposites attract!" well that rarely applies to me. I've been with outgoing girls and it's just not for me.. I'm pretty relieved I did do a little interogating, so now I won't have to keep wondering what kind of girl she is like every time I pass the place. Also I won't have to make any more pointless and fattening visits just to see if I actually can get myself to talk to her.
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Post by Stranger on Dec 4, 2008 3:02:01 GMT -5
I was about to enter Krispy Kream (dougnut shop, do they have KK outside of the US?) Yes, and they're POISON!!And now... back to girls. ;D |
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Post by arizona on May 21, 2009 20:32:30 GMT -5
But why?
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Post by madiocre on Aug 24, 2009 1:17:45 GMT -5
blergh
i hate Krispy Kremes
but i dont really like donuts apart from cinamon ones from donut king (its probably only aussies who know what that is)beause you eat them seconds after they are cooked so they are all fresh.
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