I met a guy in a store yesterday. Out of the blue he asked me a question about the virus and things about it in the news. We talked about alot of things seem like a long time. He walked way after we shook hands and exchanged how we enjoyed the visit. What should have I done to move to the next level. Just thinking about him excites me.
It's hard to say without knowing more. Does the guy work at the store? What kind of store was it? Did you make plans to meet at the store again?
It’s sometimes fun to have a spontaneous conversation like that. You can say something like “this whole thing has made it hard to be social and do the things I enjoy”. And see where it goes.
Exactly. Until this hunker down at home ends and restaurants and stores open up getting together with anyone is not going to happen. Never thought it would come to this.
Sometimes a conversation is just that, conversation. Other times it may be more. Keep in mind that 70% of communication is nonverbal. Consider the behavior men and women display nonverbally when they are interested in another physically. Those behaviors, while different, share similarities you can recognize. Also to gain perspective think of how you behave when interested in both situations, towards a guy and towards a girl. Now think back to your encounter. What cues did he give you? A smile, a touch on your arm or shoulder? Did he move into your personal space or not move away when you moved into his? What cues did you give and what was his response? We all have had enough interactions to be able to determine intent if we only think about the mechanics of nonverbal communication regarding attraction. The real trick (or talent) is being able to see it "in the moment." Good Luck.
No doubt. I should have included being able to recognize when you are NOT getting signals. That's actually much easier. When in doubt, bow out. LOL
