as I picked up a coffee the other day, the college student making my latte complimented my blazer. It had been a rough day, but with that little boost my day instantly became better. That incident got me thinking about how often I see someone wearing something or doing something that I want to complement, but since I don't know him or her, I simply keep my mouth shut.
Similarly, we make a valiant attempt to compliment parents who have incredibly well-behaved children. We see so many that are poorly parented and who behave inappropriately that we try to say something to those who are appropriate. Sometimes we don't say something because those who visit our store are strangers.
I'm also single. While I'm not actively looking for a partner, I am also nearly twenty-nine and do not wish to turn one away. When a person is no longer in school and has been at the same job for a period of time, meeting new people and making new friends becomes a bit more difficult. You {or at least I} tend to feel awkward attempting to make conversation without it seeming desperate or turning into a pick up.
As I've been spending time pondering the good deeds and excellent style {also, ahem, attractive men} that float by, I thought a little card might just do the trick. I've seen the business cards that say something to the effect of "you're hot, call me" as ice breakers, but they don't seem to me to be more than a lame attempt to be cool while trying for sex. Instead, I threw together the following sentiment.
& I happen to think you... seems to be the best way to thank someone or compliment them for whatever it is they happen to be doing that caught your fancy. Interested in a pick-up? write something with innuendo. Think someone is parenting well? mention the kids' behavior. Love that pair of shoes? ask where the wearer got them.
Now, to gather the courage to pop one of these babies out of my purse and hand it to that attractive man at my yoga place...
"Be well. Do good work. Keep in touch." - Garrison Keillor
Similarly, we make a valiant attempt to compliment parents who have incredibly well-behaved children. We see so many that are poorly parented and who behave inappropriately that we try to say something to those who are appropriate. Sometimes we don't say something because those who visit our store are strangers.
I'm also single. While I'm not actively looking for a partner, I am also nearly twenty-nine and do not wish to turn one away. When a person is no longer in school and has been at the same job for a period of time, meeting new people and making new friends becomes a bit more difficult. You {or at least I} tend to feel awkward attempting to make conversation without it seeming desperate or turning into a pick up.
As I've been spending time pondering the good deeds and excellent style {also, ahem, attractive men} that float by, I thought a little card might just do the trick. I've seen the business cards that say something to the effect of "you're hot, call me" as ice breakers, but they don't seem to me to be more than a lame attempt to be cool while trying for sex. Instead, I threw together the following sentiment.
& I happen to think you... seems to be the best way to thank someone or compliment them for whatever it is they happen to be doing that caught your fancy. Interested in a pick-up? write something with innuendo. Think someone is parenting well? mention the kids' behavior. Love that pair of shoes? ask where the wearer got them.
Now, to gather the courage to pop one of these babies out of my purse and hand it to that attractive man at my yoga place...
"Be well. Do good work. Keep in touch." - Garrison Keillor
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