2007-01-16 03:35:12 · 20 answers · asked by Reo 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
A "no call no show" is bad sign in today's modern age. Almost everyone has a phone of some sort. If someone didn't show and didn't call you...its done.
2007-01-16 03:39:54 · answer #1 · answered by Laughing Man Copycat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on whether its right at the beginning of knowing them or later and what the reason was.
(1) first/second date or new "friend" for an activity
-- not likely
... but with reasonable justification and sincere regret and apology
-- would be given a second chance
(2) know them well enough
-- quite likely
... but they're notorious for not following through with what they say
-- smile, not take them seriously, make sure all my plans involve only things that I would do anyhow with or without them (hehe... I've got a lot of friends/aquaintances like this)
When you're first getting to know someone, it is typically the best face put forward. After you get to know them better... well everyone has their quirks. But if their first best put forward isn't really the best standard, sometimes you don't want to know much further.
2007-01-16 11:48:03 · answer #2 · answered by Saphire Aurora 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't take it too personaly. Some people think different. I just put them in the category of people that I can't depend on to show up. If I like them as people, I continue to associate with them. I'll make my plans and include them, but let them know that if they are not at a certain place at a certain time then I and who ever else is there is going on with out them. If I am in a situation where I know it is important that they are there, I will ride them like children and call them 2 or 3 times to make sure they are coming.
2007-01-16 12:01:11 · answer #3 · answered by Think.for.your.self 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Giving them a second chance is always a good idea...IF they had a plausible reason.
Our first date, he arrived 15 minutes early so I was still upstairs in the bathroom fixing my hair figuring I had a few minutes, and didn't hear the doorbell. He got halfway back to his house and decided to call. He thought I'd stood him up!
We're still happily married 2 years later! So second chances can be a good thing. :)
2007-01-16 11:51:59 · answer #4 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess I would consider what the reason was that they stood you up. But I would follow up to make sure they aren't feeding you a line. But if all adds up, they just may be your soal mate, you won't know unless you give him another chance if the excuse for the first date adds up. Good luck and use your gut feeling.
Sunhunttwo
2007-01-16 11:46:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think everyone deserves a second chance but if it seems that the person who stood you up didn't have a valid reason for doing it don't bother he/she is probably not interested
2007-01-16 11:56:23 · answer #6 · answered by Sashay T 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope. In my experience, it has been a warning sign.
It's good for her, because if you come back for more, she'll know that you don't need to be trained.
Did you know that most people go through their entire lives without ever having to come up with a "likely story"? You can do better.
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2007-01-16 11:44:28 · answer #7 · answered by Kacky 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feel that if they stood you up once, it isn't going to be the last time. If they are truthful when they gave an excuse, then it is worth another try. And make them come to you thereafter.
2007-01-16 11:40:30 · answer #8 · answered by Broadsword 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Old friend -- Give them the benefit of the doubt.
New friend/date -- Forget about them.
Either way, the person should have had the decency to call and inform you that they would be unable to make your appointment.
2007-01-16 14:08:43 · answer #9 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyones gets a second chance, unless the excuse was a definite lie. Don't worry Chav Princess, I'll be there!!
2007-01-16 11:39:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋