Date #3: Chicken Wing
How we met:
At a networking event
His Stats:
32, went to graduate school, born and raised in the city we currently live in (everyone I have met during this challenge has this characteristic…hmmm), unemployed
The Date:
Drinks, appetizers, and music
What I wore:
Jeans and a white top with a black sweater wrap over it, a chunky necklace and leopard-print pumps
So this is what I would like to call an accidental date. When we met at the networking event we clicked and decided to go to another spot. It was just me and him and he paid so that was a date…right?
I actually passed this guy on the street while I was walking to the event. He was going in the opposite direction. He was attractive. Bald. Chocolate. Strong jaw line. But no eye contact was made between us. I chalked it up as a loss and kept on moving.
So imagine my surprise when he walked into the event I was attending. We were on opposite sides of the room and eventually he made his way near me as he was working the room. He was introduced to the group I was standing with by someone else. He went around the circle for individual introductions. When he got to me he said excitedly, “Yo, you have clean nails.”
I’m caught off guard. That’s not the typical compliment that comes from a guy so I’m a little skeptical plus I was in desperate need of a manicure, but I looked up at him, smiled, and said, “Thanks.” After the usual chatting about where we went to school/where we’re from/who we know in common (he said I looked familiar), the conversation moved to places we kick it. I told him about a place I frequent on Wednesday nights:
CW: Let’s go
Me: Umm like right now?
CW: Yeah right now. Seems like a cool spot.
A man who is spontaneous…I like that.
And the date begins…we grabbed drinks from the bar since there were no tables available and took in the music that was playing. We talked about the types of music we enjoy and sang along to the music that was playing. I pretty much laughed the whole date especially about his neat freak ways and made me jealous when he told me what he does in his free time since he got laid off: golf, bike rides, trips to wherever, whenever. He truly lives life which I LOVE! I’m a fan.
Leaving a place with a guy I just met? Probably not the smartest decision I have made in my life, but I’m glad I made it. So SASSY readers, ever meet someone you connect with immediately? Share your story in the comments section. Until next time…
Love is all we need,
Sasha
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Oooo he sounds fun! I definitely want to hear the follow up on this one.
I have a question that is somewhat related to this scenario.
I recently met a guy at a networking event and we exchanged business cards in a very professional manner, but I was intrigued in finding out more about him personally. We did the standard follow up the next day with the “nice to meet you” e-mail. So how can I instigate a more social interaction with him without overstepping the boundaries too quickly or inappropriately? Any advice?
He sounds like fun!
I like that CW was spontaneous.
I definitely have met a guy I clicked with immediately. I was in high school when I met him. We talked only once and I was OMG. Yea.. so now were married…9 years later. lol. I think that when you click on the first interaction, thats a tell tale sign that your really into them. You dont have time to think and see if he/she meets the criteria on your “perfect guy” list. Its all raw, genuine emotion.
Seriously though, I m really interested to know why dude is called chicken wing!!! lol
Sorry for the delayed response Lady D…
I would suggest you ask him out to grab an afterwork drink. That way you can get to know him in a more relaxed setting and see if there is any spark there. If there isn’t, you don’t lose face as this was simply a “networking” thing. If it goes well..woo hoo!! Good luck!