now, i wouldn’t recommend rambling on and on, telling the answering machine your life story. that would be bad. and don’t be like Fun Bobby–talking and talking without ever closing the deal by asking me out on a date. (Nevermind that i would turn him down anyway).

your goal should be something along these lines: hey, this is justin. i met you at Meat Market’s Bar and Grill the other night. I made the joke about the rubber chicken. Anyway, I had a really good time talking to you and just wanted to see if we could hang out this weekend. I hope you’re available. my number is 555-1234. Hope to hear from you soon. Bye.

Why is this good?

1. she will be able to figure out who you are. for all you know, she could have given out her number to 35 guys. (not that any girl i know actually does that…)

2. you have reminded her that you are funny and charming.

3. she knows why you are calling.

4. she knows the ball is in her court. you didn’t forget to give her your number. (although, in the world of cell phones, this might not be something you would have to worry about anyway.)

5. psycho stalkers don’t leave messages like this. so you probably aren’t crazy.

that’s why this would totally work. you can use it as a script if you want. i won’t tell. but you have a girlfriend right now, so this is all moot anyway.

-My roommate actually used that one, word for word, over the phone.

The nervous-shy thing is loved by women… woop.