Phone Conversations
It can be awkward talking to someone on the phone for the first time. Here are some tips to make the process a little more natural!
* Don’t have your first call take place when you’re obviously distracted by something else like a favorite TV show, a roommate or your children. The other person will feel like you weren’t interested in them.
* Smile. Even though they can’t see it, a smile can still be felt. Not only will it help you feel at ease, it will help your manly interest as well.
* Talk about things you know such as recent movies or TV shows. Or, bring up topics you’ve talked about online, if you met on the internet. Your phone conversation should feel like a continuation of time you’ve spent together in person or online.
* Remember, the first bit is going to feel awkward. Stick with it and the weirdness will wear off.
* Be honest when you’re on the phone. It is easy to get carried away with things when you’re trying to fill in the awkward silences. Don’t let it happen.
* When you’re ready to hang up, try to make an agreement of when the next phone call will take place right then and there. This way you aren’t left wondering when and if there will be another!
January 28th, 2007 at 7:14 pm
Thanks for the tips Jill!… I’ve always made it a point to make that first phone call after bedtime. That way, unless there’s a wake-up from the other room, I won’t be distracted…. But boy, this takes patience.
January 29th, 2007 at 9:26 am
So, on the subject of phone calls, if every call is simply incredible and you never want to hang up, is it possible to have too much phone conversation?
January 29th, 2007 at 12:30 pm
You got that right Rachel! I try to wait to talk until everyone is asleep, but it’s a patience game for sure! Some men are just good on the phone! And thanks for checking in…I’m so excited to see your name here!
And Steve..Is there such thing as too many? That’s a good question…I have always wondered if there is anything to the cliche’ that absense makes the heart grow fonder.