Dating Phone Etiquette For Women
How long should I wait to call a man after getting his number?
If a woman gets a man's phone number, call him within the next couple of days. This is not Swingers. You don't have to wait three days to make the phone call. Don't play games; game players get played. It's not the way to go. Be truthful. If you're excited about talking to him, give him a call. He's going to hear that in your voice.
Should I leave a message if a man doesn't answer the phone?
If a woman is calling a man for the first time, be prepared to get his voice mail. We're busy people so that could happen. You could even jot some notes down for yourself. What do you want to say? Keep it short, sweet, and simple. If you have your caller ID on, which you probably should so he can see your phone number, do leave a message. Otherwise you look like a stalker.
How many messages should I leave for a man before I give up?
This answer is simple: leave two messages for a man when calling. The first time, something could have gone wrong - the phone got dropped in the toilet, who knows? Anything could have gone wrong. That's one chance. The second time, if he doesn't call back, he's not that into you, so let it go.
How soon should I call a man back if he leaves me a message?
Clients ask me all the time about how soon they should call back after a guy leaves a message. "Should I wait a little bit? Make it seem like I'm really busy, so that he's not the only thing on my plate?" Don't play the game. If you have the time, make the phone call! If you don't have the time, make it when you have the time. But, don't play the game. He's excited about talking to you. If you are excited about talking to him, call him back.
Should I give up if a man doesn't call me back?
If you call a man and he says that he needs to call you back and then doesn't, you don't need to give up. There's a possibility something could have happened. Men don't think about it that much. We think about it too much. Let it go. He may or may not call. It's true that he may not be into you but his cat may have gotten sick for real. Who knows?
How much advance notice should I give a man I'm asking out?
How much advance notice to give a man you're asking out is up to you. It's a question of personality. Are you a spontaneous person? Are you looking for spontaneity in a partner? If you are, give him a ring last minute and see if he's up for it. If you're more of a planner, and you want to give yourself some time and give him some time, that's fine, too. It really depends on your personality.
