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Why do people do stuff like this?
Jokes, Polls & Anything Else / 10:57 PM - Friday November 20, 2009

Why do people do stuff like this?

So I reconnected with someone I had a school girl crush on many years ago on Facebook. We have been emailing back and forth....and then he includes his phone number....but never suggests I call him...in fact he says to write him back and answer some of his questions.

Why would he send me his number?

Why are people so strange and not clear with their communications?

Update: November 20, 2009.
I realize this was a pretty lame question.....I thought long and hard for about 5 minutes for a question I could ask and this is all I had...sad... Oh- I don't actually feel like talking to him on the phone by the way

- Asked by meowmeowww, A Thinker, Female, 36-45, San Francisco, Technical

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Ahh....the old slipped in phone number ruse

He is hoping you call (there's only one thing to do with a phone number after all) but he is uncertain if you are interested.

I do stuff like that all the time and then sit at home doing laundry on Sat night.

- Response by allroundguy, A Mr. Nice Guy, Male, 46-55, Vancouver, Other Profession

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Why do women overthink things? If the guy gave you his number, he's basically telling you that if you want to call him, that's fine. If not, then no problem. It's an additional contact method, if you want to talk to him, rather than just type.

Sheesh. And women say men don't know how to read things. ;)

- Response by istillhatescreennames, A Mr. Nice Guy, Male, 66 or older

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He wouldn't have given you his phone number if he wanted you NOT to call him. Why don't you just ask, "When is a good time to call? I'd love to talk and catch up."

- Response by purrzn, A Thinker, Female, 46-55, Who Cares?

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I wouldn't call him either. It would have been different had he asked for your number. Beaside, it's easier to get away on a computer than on a phone. lol

- Response by lacey07, A Life of the Party, Female, Who Cares?, Other Profession

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My honest 1st thought: He's married to someone who has a jealous streak and would not know how to explain you coming into his life now.

- Response by iowaczechartist, A Trendsetter, Female, 36-45, Who Cares?

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Remember what Tom Wolfe said....

"You can't go home again."

Face book, huh? I'll show you mine if you show me yours. ;)

- Response by drumboi2, A Guy Critical, Male, 56-65, Technical

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It's kind of implied when someone give you their number that you can call. I don't think the communication was unclear at all....call, or continue to write him back whichever is more comfortable for you.

- Response by joybird, A Creative, Female, 46-55, Rochester, Who Cares?

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