Mixering It Up

I went to a singles social mixer on Saturday. Two boys asked for my number. The short one was in an interesting line of work, but it was a turnoff when he "work-dropped", you know, like name-drop but work related. Like, he would casually talk about how he has his own business, etc. The short one texted me the next day, said he enjoyed our conversation. It was a bit of dilemma as to what to do. But, if I stick to the goal, I would have to say pass. So I texted back and said, "you were interesting too, but I'm not interested in dating." He writes back, says that's fine, he doesn't want to date too, just be friends. (for real?, real? p-lease) Anyhow, my other "rule" is that you don't text someone to get to know them. You don't text someone to ask them out. It shows either weakness or laziness/disinterestedness. Both, are not good. Giving the benefit of the doubt, I texted him back the one time. Really don't feel like I owe a reply text describing how the rest of my weekend went.

The tall one was more normal. He told me what he did, don't really remember. It was normal, so that's as good sign. Not sure if he's "professional" or what. Education? don't know. Name? totally forgot. He called tonight (see, normal), but it's late so I'm waiting to call back tomorrow. Now I know his name too.