Fake numbered? WFT?!

[Xavier_Shardae]

I finally called a guy I asked out on saturday to set up a date and lo and behold! "The number you are trying to reach is not available at this time...." Now, I could always call him at his job, but should I just take a hint and lay off? What are the odds his phone was disconnected within two days?.....:

 

[G-Lexington]

Some people might be tempted to give out a fake number, but it's less likely that he would give out the real number and then disconnect. That's a lot of work to go to just to get out of giving someone a phone number.

Are you sure you got the number correct when he gave it to you? When he gave you the number, did you have to pry it out of him, or did he seem friendly and willing to give it to you? Did he seem at all interested in getting YOUR number?

I think the answers to those questions might help you answer the other one. Oh, and try back tomorrow - he may have just been lazy and not paid his bill. I know people like that.

Lex

 

[Xavier_Shardae]

He wrote it...

 

[luminum]

And he may be on a finite minute plan. My friend's number only works periodically because she only pays for a set amount of minutes.

Call his work. if he gave you that number, too then it's valid.

 

[Xavier_Shardae]

Are you sure you got the number correct when he gave it to you? When he gave you the number, did you have to pry it out of him, or did he seem friendly and willing to give it to you? Did he seem at all interested in getting YOUR number?


Lex

It's funny that you say that cz actually he wanted MY number but he was busy at the moment (this was at his job) he just wrote down his number instead.

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[G-Lexington]

No worries. If he wanted your number, then definitely feel free to call him at work. But be REALLY lowkey about it, remember that he probably can't chat very long, so just say "Hey, your number didn't work, just wanted to let you know. Here's my number - call me when you get a sec."

Lex

 

[JackFTwist]

can you call him on the job - or perhaps see him, which would be better, perhaps

 

[backpacker]

Given that he wanted your number, my guess is there is a good reason why his phone doesn't work. Best guess is that he is using a prepaid cell phone and is out of minutes.

As far as calling him at work, that's a tough call. It really depends on the job and his manager. Some managers get really upset when employees get personal phone calls. Could you just drop by his job as a customer and give him your phone number at the same time?

 

[Danugh]

Take a hint

 

[Smitho]

Take a hint

Spot on!

Sorry, you can hope, but you have to take the hint, its is IMO probably a fake no. and he dosen't want more contact. Calling someone at work is stalker, time to move on.

 

[mascbiguy]

if he asked for your number, it also could mean he was going to take it but not call. so he could of avoided giving you a fake number, and having a awkward moment next time you see him.

and DO NOT CALL HIS WORK!

 

[Just_Believe18]

Meh, it's not meant to be.

 

[G-Lexington]

Sorry, I don't agree. If X's recollection of events is correct - if the guy wanted X's number, but ended up giving out his, then he obviously was interested. Yes, he may have later changed his mind, but would he disconnect his phone just to avoid a possible phone call? That's a MAJOR change of heart right there. Sure, it's possible, but I wouldn't default to that.

I do like the idea of stopping by his work instead of calling, though. And again, keep it low key. Look for signs that he IS happy to see you. If you don't get one, give it up.

Lex

 

[thacket3]

why don't you wait a couple of days and try the number again. Perhaps at that point he will have paid to turn it back on. If it doesn't work after a couple days I would drop it.

 

[mascbiguy]

Why would you give someone a fake number, when all you have to do is tell them you're not interested?


That's not cute at all.

some times you dont want to be a dick to the other person, and some guys dont take the hint and keep trying.

 

[backpacker]

I can't be that mean to someone. I hate to be the kind of guy to say no. Its a weird thing. I don't do it often, only when I guy seems a bit off. Actually I usually take their numbers, then I have the power to call or not.

What do you mean you can't be mean to someone. It's far meaner to give them a fake number than politely tell them you are not interested.

 

[boy0boy]

Hmm wow he must really be worth it to care about it this long.


Umm advice.. see him in person again. Too many things can go wrong with numbers... handwriting bad, area codes off, being nervous and handing out a number many things could be wrong.

 

[provenlogic]

Take the hint...

Her = Him

 

[LarsVenice]

I have cable phone service for my land line, and when the cable service is interrupted (which is far more frequent than I would have imagined), the caller gets a message that my phone has been disconnected. If I hear of this happening again to my phone, I'm going to complain to the phone company, although they are notorious bad at handling complaints. It took two months of constant harassing to get them to get me of the caller ID block - which I had never requested in the first place.

 

[BabiGayPimp]

Child, call that man on his job! Best case scenario: it was an honest mistake. Worst case scenario: you just might press the right "button" this next time around.

Life is too short to shrink from taking chances. Men who reject you today might crave you tomorrow.

I know that from personal experience.