I was walking in the street when a guy came up to me and started chatting to me and asking me questions, he seemed nice enough but I let him do most of the talking as im a bit wary about telling strangers my business. His questions were more like questions on a singles dating site though, like do I smoke etc. Anyway he asked for my number in the end - but again being wary I said i will take his (not wanting to be rude and say no altogether). I could tell what his intention was. I have a boyfriend but I wouldn't mind making new friends. The thing is I dont know him from Adam and I dont want him thinking I'm interested in him like that. He asked me to call him but im unsure as to whether I shud or not. Is it possible to make friends with strangers on the street? What would you do?
2006-10-08 06:25:52 · 18 answers · asked by Carmit 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
I took the number cos i didnt wnat to give my number and didnt wnat to be rude. As i said I would like to make new friends as sadly I dont have many rite now. My boyfriend lives miles away. Im not interested in seeing other people, just making friends.
2006-10-08 06:46:07 · update #1
I would throw that number away and watch my back if I were you. You have a BF, why do you need this guy? If he creaped you out, listen to your gut. It's trying to tell you something.
2006-10-08 06:28:26 · answer #1 · answered by Social_D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, sure, it's possible to make friends anywhere you go. The same thing happened to me recently. I was looking at weights in Target and this guy comes up and starts a conversation. First it was about weights and then it turned to me. When he asked for my number I paused so he gave me his. I accepted and left. I didn't call him because I figured if he would come up to me like that then he probably was on the lookout for a girlfriend and came up to many women. Also, if I had called him he would have had my number through caller ID. Bottom line, even if you do call and become friends, the relationship will be a stress on you because I can guarantee that your boyfriend won't like it. Also, this guy knows what he means by agreeing to be "friends" and it isn't what you mean. Good luck!
2006-10-08 06:33:19 · answer #2 · answered by jewels 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normal men do not bother girls walking in the street. Throw the number away, and try not to be so polite in such situations. If you want to make new friends, take up new interests, or volunteer work. Is there a local amateur dramatics or theatre in your area? You don't have to act, as there is plenty of work behind the scenes, and they are always looking for volunteers.
2006-10-08 23:33:38 · answer #3 · answered by Thia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The guy sounds dodgy tbh. Go with your initial instinct - I'm guessing you felt anxious after he started talking to you...rip up the number! Try joining some clubs or sign up to do courses with one of your other friends if you're feeling abit lonely, that way you'll get to meet new people interested in the same things as you & possibly make some new friends. Just don't forget your old ones when you do! :o)
2006-10-08 12:31:37 · answer #4 · answered by Raven 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't call him - in any case he's probably hit on some other girl by now. And if anyone ever asks for your number, appear to be perfectly friendly but have a fake number ready to give them. And remember not to give clues about where you live or places you go regularly.
2006-10-08 07:25:03 · answer #5 · answered by Specsy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think if the guy is nice u should get to know him but b careful if he starts getting creepy dont give him any phone numbers or ur address, other than that i don't think ur boyfriend should get mad at u 4 making new friends if he does hes not a very good 1.
2006-10-08 06:32:58 · answer #6 · answered by SkiTTlES-14 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I definitly would not call. You have no idea who he is or what his intentions. Like you said you have a boyfriend, be wary who you make friends with. You just dont know whats out there these days.
2006-10-08 06:28:45 · answer #7 · answered by Teresa M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, this is what i think.
People like that who approach girls/boys,men/women, they are like an elite force within themselves. They know how to be with you they have done it a million times.
They have no trace, they don't want to be traced. They meet people in streets so no-one person can say you 2 where ever together.
I know this is going to sound scary and i don't want to freak you out but don't go 'missing without a trace'.
Its a wide opened world for killers, rapists,freaks and damn right sick people.
If you need more friends, find a new hobby. If you work ask your colleagues out.
There is lots of ways to meet people. Take up skiing, great time to do it, take up tennis.. anything..
My advice to you is be careful and go with your instincts.
best of luck
2006-10-08 07:23:23 · answer #8 · answered by Lady Love 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I wldnt as you dnt know his attentions towards you and he might think that you where giving him false intentions have you ever seen him around town b4 ? have you told your boyfriend does he think its rite to chat to him and for frnds y dnt u go to social clubs rather than taking a chance with strangers talking to you in the street
2006-10-08 07:56:56 · answer #9 · answered by miss dont jnow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i can tell you this...if a stranger came up to me in the street and started asking me questions i would tell him to take a hike....throw his number away and forget him...he's prolly some freak who's planning a stalking conquest....don't call him...bin his number... if your with you b/f and you see him again....tell your boyfriend...he'll soon chase him off.....you did well by not giving him your number, i would have done the same and asked for his....then chucked it in the bin
2006-10-08 06:36:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋