He ended the date on a handshake?is this good or bad?

OP

Original post by VK96

At least it wasn't as bad as what I did once. It wasn't really an actual date but anyway I said bye and just walked away...

Did you like the person at all?

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User990473

Who the hell does that? :lolwut:

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Original post by Anonymous

Will it seem clingy or over eager if I do? I'd just rather know whats happening tbh. Maybe I'll text later.

I know you're keen to get an answer and it seems that you like the guy. Give it till Monday at least, then enquire whether his friend is OK and mention that you enjoyed your meet up and that you'd like to meet again.

Don't mention ice scating as it can make some people nervous.

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Willum Infanta

LMFAO he shook your hand on a date?

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VK96

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Original post by Anonymous

Did you like the person at all?

Yeah I did, I was just being awkward I guess.

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OP

I mean like as he was saying goodbye I was thinking I was just going to turn away and say bye but he reached out for a handshake and said "It was really nice to meet you keep in touch / I'll keep in touch" . I'm just like what the hell....what kind of ending is that...

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OP

Original post by Post-grad

I know you're keen to get an answer and it seems that you like the guy. Give it till Monday at least, then enquire whether his friend is OK and mention that you enjoyed your meet up and that you'd like to meet again.

Don't mention ice scating as it can make some people nervous.

Ok I'll take your word for it . Will I just say this?
"I had a nice time, we should do it again (or we should meet up again) I hope your friend was okay"

Is that better? or any better way to say it.

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"I had a nice time on Saturday, we should meet up again - I hope your friend was okay?"

Short and to the point.

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OP

Original post by Post-grad

"I had a nice time on Saturday, we should meet up again - I hope your friend was okay?"

Short and to the point.

It won't be clingy or anything? is it a good thing that I'm giving it some spave?

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Profesh

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Original post by Anonymous

Ok I'll take your word for it . Will I just say this?
"I had a nice time, we should do it again (or we should meet up again) I hope your friend was okay"

Is that better? or any better way to say it.

Are you, perchance, slightly autistic?

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The_Internet

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Original post by Anonymous

I mean like as he was saying goodbye I was thinking I was just going to turn away and say bye but he reached out for a handshake and said "It was really nice to meet you keep in touch / I'll keep in touch" . I'm just like what the hell....what kind of ending is that...

He could as the others said, have been really nervous. I don't think I've ever initiated a hug... ever

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Original post by Anonymous

It won't be clingy or anything? is it a good thing that I'm giving it some spave?

It'll be clingy if you message today or tomorrow. Give him some space - if he's really into you, he might contact you first.

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OP

I know I have trouble showing interest sometimes and I can be nervous , so I'll just be really polite and friendly an not give too much away not being sure how to act. In a way I wouldn't be suprised if he thinks I wasn't interested . I was a little guarded. All I said at the end was "yeah it was nice" and we said goodbye.
Like he did talk to me a lot we asked a lot about each other and what we were gonna do for Christmas or New Years and he asked about my exams.

The end of dates are always weird I've had kisses and still not leading to a 2nd date only one did which he became my boyfriend. I've had hugs, a kiss on the cheek. I don't know if he was nervous or because he was older he wasn't sure or he just really didn't like me.

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Seems to me like you were a bit too formal so he reciprocated. You should have gone for the hug...

Reply 35

CryptoidAlien

Original post by Anonymous

Would this sound okay
" I had a nice time, we should do it again maybe try out ice skating next time if you're not too nervous?" Or just leave it as" I had a nice time, we should do it again maybe try out ice skating next time" Maybe add in (hope your friend was okay).

But is a handshake a bad sign? it just seems weird...he could've just said bye.

Text him then, contact him or never know. Maybe he is a gentlemen/shy. I've done this before too.

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Clip

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What kind of handshake was it?

Was is a modern kind with both hands in a more or less vertical plane? If so - give up. He's either not interested or a completely clueless individual.

If it was different kind of handshake, you might be ok - if his palm was lower and your hand more horizontal with the fingers bending downward, thats a more man/woman handshake and almost a bit Jane Austen.

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