Breaking the ice

[mike]

Ok.. normally I'm not the time to do this kind of thing, approaching complete strangers. I think I've a few times before that theres no one around where I live, and practically no place within 50 miles to meet anybody, so I'm willing to step out a little.

Last Friday I was up at the school where my mom teaches helping with some stuff. I was talking with one of the younger teachers and the conversation eventually moved to talking about relatives and etc. Turns out that she has a sister who's my age, doing community college and living at home. Without going into all the details, I heard enough to get my interest up, so I'm planning on calling her in the next day or so.

Anybody have suggestions for just how to get things started conversation-wise? I'm already planning on just asking her to meet for lunch or something to get to know each other, not really a date. Its just kinda awkward.. "you've never met me before, but..."

[?wiseman?]

Mike, since her sister suggested that you meet the lady, that's the best way to introduce yourself. You already have a "reference" that she probably values. When you get together, be straight up front with her and tell her that you had spoken with her sister and thought you'd like to meet her.

If things seem a little stressed when you go out, be straight up. "So, tell me about yourself."

Good luck