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"Gilda shots.....she scores!!!!" (Wayne Gretzky reference)
I viewed this encounter as a complete success. While the other participant did most of the reaching out (which, we expected, and that's fine), you walked away from it with a new friend, colleague, ally. Oh, and she was nice to look at - which is never a bad thing. There was no downside to it, good for you!
Suggestions: Next time you see her on campus, say hello and tell her you appreciated her help. Second, compliment her on her nails and inquire as to where she has them done. You need yours done, afterall. Maybe the two of you could get appts. at the same time and strengthen your friendship/alliance?
Question: While your approach was identical in all three cases, your initial thoughts were very different. In the first two cases, you felt threatened and disengaged as quickly as possible. In the third case, you complied with the subjects suggestions and spent much more time with the individual. So, what was it about the third subject that you allowed yourself to remain engaged with the person?
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Gives a man a halo, does mead.
"Here lies The_Jazz: Killed by an ambitious, sparkly, pink butterfly."
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