What's A Girl To Do...
In case you couldn't tell from all of my prior blogs, I travel...a lot. In the past two months, I have been on 10 different round trip flights so I think I know a little something about airline etiquette. I know all the do's and don'ts but this is one area that I'm a little grey in...the pick up. It's happened before: the lawyer, the college football coach, the Marine, the owner of a construction company and this last week, it was Michael - the land developer. 
It's generally the same routine: I'm sitting by the window minding my own business (trying to avoid the person sitting next to me). The guy sitting in the middle seat becomes incredibly persistent at engaging me in conversation. I give in and finally talk; most of the time it's sub-par conversation but once in awhile it's actually fun (this is rare). You cover all the basics in flight - where are you from/where are you going/what do you do, etc. By the time that the flight ends you feel as though you somewhat know this person. When you are able to get off the plane, the guy waits for you at the door to escort you to either the baggage claim or the connecting gate. They give you their number and ask you to call them. In most cases, I smile and take the number not wanting to hurt any feelings, however, this last time it was a bit different. I actually thought about calling him. In the end, I didn't but I did listen to all of his suggestions of cool shops, restaurants and other public places to go (which were all great, by the way).
So out of curiosity, I have to ask this question: if you met a guy on an airplane (who didn't seem like he was going to rape, kill and then cut you into pieces) would you call him?
8 comments:
are guy comments welcome, as well?
Not unless he is in the same geographical area because it's really hard to have a long distance relationship. I've seen a couple of my friends do it and it never ended well.
Good point, Vixen.
Nashvegas Jackass - Yes, I would love to hear what a guy thinks about this.
Maybe you should have asked for his email address. Somehow, an email address seems to be less binding than a phone number. I'll bet you would have been more tempted to write him than to call him as a first step.
You are the most fearless person I know - CALL HIM.
A text message crossed my mind - not as potentially akward as a phone conversation but you're still getting in touch. Thoughts?
A text is a fabulous idea...and get his email! :)
this happened to my sister eileen the other day. and she began with the texty texty. and they have since had one date. and he's a cute fireman who is normal.
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