Can I get a witness?!?

[beckstra]

Bah, at work there's a guy I "enjoy" named Dan. I caught him giving me a goofy look one night while prarie dogging at work (we're in cubicles, and prarie dogging is when you stand up and talk to your neighbors), and since then, I get the feeling there's been an escalation to flirting.

We've had EXTREMELY brief conversations. I know he wants to be a baseball coach and a special ed teacher. That's about all I've learned...mostly because I butt into a conversation he was having with a friend of mine. The reason I think this is most because (well, there are a lot of becauses...but they're all situational) today...baaaaarrrgggh.

Today I started my schedule change. I come in earlier now. I went to my first break, and there he was (before the schedule change, he'd come in an hour before my shift was over), so I was suprised to see him. It was one of those funny, "hey, what are you doing here?" kinda moments, only I opened my big mouth. I said, "Well, you're here pretty early." He smiled and told me he was starting his new schedule change today. I took it a step further (to my disbelief) and asked him what his new schedule change was. ***pause***I freak out because ohmygosh a)I don't talk to guys b)I think I've just outed my stalkerish nature and c)I have no clue what to do***unpause*** So while he leans over the waterfountian, I make my way to the bathroom without saying a word. Freaking out in my head.

(yes kids, this is all the set up to get to the point)

I come back out of the bathroom and just head in the first direction my feet take me...the break room. There he is, sitting right in front of the door watching tv. He looks over at me momentarily, and I panic...for some damn reason my body wouldn't turn around and I cause myself further embarassment. While walking by him, I apologize for walking away and then walk away again (I know, I know...*MORON*).

(still setting up)

I go to talk to my friend Kristina, but know as soon as I start to tell her anything, he's gonna be walking behind me to go back to work. So sure enough, I get ready to tell her everything, and he and a mutual friend of ours (Sarah) walk behind me, and I have to leave Kristina in the lurch because my break is over.

Later on, during my lunch, Sarah comes and invites herself to sit with me. She asks me if I'm going to her party tonight. I don't answer because she starts talking to someone on the phone. Back at the cubicles, she asks me again, but to no avail, I have to handle a call. The third time she asks me, she doesn't fail to mention that Dan will be there. I say no, on the grounds that I have to be up early to teach Sunday school the next morning (which was/is no lie).

(a little more set up)

So I get ready to leave work, and I see Dan packing up. I went to grab my lunch bag in the breakroom and stop to watch a second of SNL (because there's no way I could bring myself to walk past an SNL sketch), when there comes Dan, prancing down the hall, looking me straight in the eye with a big smile on his face. I'm blushing and smiling like an idiot.

He's walking...walking...gets past the breakroom door so I can't see him anymore when his head pops back in my direct line of vision and he gives me this very Joey Tribiani knowing smile, like he's just caught me or somethin.

(the point)

IS THIS GUY FLIRTING WITH ME or am I nuts? It seemed very on purpose...and bah. I'm a moron.

[Magpie]

"IS THIS GUY FLIRTING WITH ME or am I nuts? It seemed very on purpose...and bah. I'm a moron."

If you think he is, chances are probably pretty favorable that he is. This works in your favor, unless of course you learn that he acts this was with EVERYONE If he's testing the waters with you, and you're (obviously) interested...you'd better return the flirt or he may back off

You should be at that damn party girl!!!

Now you're obligated to keep us updated on this flirty situation!
xo

[priceyfatprude]

Dan knows you like him.

So does Sarah, that is why she invited you.

If Dan didn't like you back, he would've made damn sure you didn't get an invite to the party.

But you did get an invite.


*dun dun DUNNNNNNNNNN*

So.

Are you an idiot? No.

Are you twitterpated? Yesssssss!!!!

You SO shoulda gone to the party. It's much less pressure than going out for coffee w/him one on one.

Ah well. I wish you luck!

[Frieda]

if you were here, sweet angie, i'd kick your ass until you went to that party!!

i say go for it!!

[daverbee]

"twitterpated"...I like that word! I'm gonna have to use it in a conversation sometime!
Speaking from a guy perspective, yes, he is flirting and is interested.
Speaking from a shy person perspective, if you don't show mutual interest, you'll be kicking yourself later.
Dunno if you made the party or not, if not, continuing on with what PFP suggests, try and arrange another group meeting before going one-on-one.
Now, go for it!

[Wldchld]

"Twitterpated" I love that. Disney's Bambi right?

You know he has to at least want to get to know you. You gotta be picking up some sort of "vibe" don't ya think?

If the party is tonight you should go! What have you got to lose? Or try to set up a casual group meeting like daverbee said.

Sounds like you are flirting a little back even though you don't think you are, you like him and are responding!

How fun...sigh... the flirty just getting to know you stuff is always so fun, & exciting.... wish you luck.

[Audreyvgs]

Maintain eye contact.

[Aphrodite]

It sounds like he may have an idea that you are interested and he likes the idea.

You must have already checked to be sure he isn't married, living with someone or otherwise attached. If not then now is the time to check so that you can act accordingly.

If he is as single as you are then you keep glancing and smiling and blushing like you are and things will work out just fine.

[Deviate]

yes.

and next time go to the party. you can always catch up on sleep, but certain social opportunities may never again present themselves. time to let him enjoy you.

[funkytuba]

ok, beck-beck.... go to the party. you supply the artificial dialog, and I'll queue up the wakka-chika '70s guitars.


wait.. this all happened last night, didn't it... WE NEED AN UPDATE!!

[xfox]

I take it you are attracted to this lad. It will be fun finding out why, right?

The lassie usually has the final word (yea or nay). It's your choice, Beck, you are charming! If he doesn't recognize this, it's his loss.

Now, I'm sure this tread will die, but have fun and check out that party. I'm sure we all want to find out what happened!!

[Klynne]

Yep Beck,

He is definitely flirting. See where it goes. Catbelly and I had a conversation the other day (well just e-mailing), and I told her that it seems that I get hit on more now, than I did in my twenties. She made a comment, which I found interesting, and your post made me recall it. She said I probably got hit on in my twenties, but I was clueless, that is what they were up to. So good luck to you and keep us posted!

[AllegroNg]

Originally posted by Frieda
if you were here, sweet angie, i'd kick your ass until you went to that party!!

i say go for it!!

Huh? What? Oh no you din't. Oh no. Ohhh no you din't.

Who's Angie?

[AllegroNg]

Originally posted by Frieda
if you were here, sweet angie, i'd kick your ass until you went to that party!!

i say go for it!!

Huh? What? Oh no you din't. Oh no. Ohhh no you din't.

Who's Angie?

[Frieda]

ah, i see, i'm dumb

please accept my apologies for mixing up the names..