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I read in other threads that you prefer to text, but why do you think this is valid for everyone?
i dont think its valid for everyone in every situation. like ive said many times before (and probably already itt) either one can and will work if you do them correctly and either one can and will fail if you do them incorrectly.
i have already laid out most of the reasons why i feel its definitely better IN THIS PARTICULAR SITUATION.
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And if it's hard for you to call it doesn't mean it's hard for everyone and it's a bad idea.
i didnt say its hard for me or that it was a bad idea for everyone. i want to use the method thats most likely to work. that should always be the determining factor imo.
so if youve been set up through your social circle and told a girl youd call her tuesday night, for example, then ofc id definitely call because youre not likely to be rejected.
but if its some random girl i met in a bar a couple of days ago when one or both of us may have been a little buzzed and i didnt do a lot to seed it (i.e., we didnt have some super awesome conversation whereby shes going to eagerly be awaiting my call) then im going to start with a low investment text message and build from there.
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Basically you save a lot of time by calling and can proceed ahead faster, if rejected, compared to wasting few days in texting.
this is true but misleading.
youre MUCH more likely to get a response and start a conversation by texting here. why? because its low investment and isnt really dependent upon her current situaion at all.
however going for the phone call is highly situation dependent. sure she might be free to talk and recognize your number and you guys might have a great conversation, but that is a HUGE longshot.
most likely shell either be busy or not recognize the number. then you have to decide whether to leave a message or call back. now youre either playing phone tag or waiting for her to call you back. that is not a recipe for success.