Crap date - what would you do?

[Whatwouldyoudo22]

Fancied this guy at work for a while so was delighted when he asked me out. We went out, it was crap. Really stilted conversation, quite awkward. Didn't feel anything. So obviously now it's awkward when we see each other. But I don't want it to be. What can I do? I'd like us to be friends.

I think just say to him you want to clear the air and move on from the date. He must be aware its awkward now too.

In person? Over text? How would you put it?

Definitely in person, then it can be said with a friendly smile.

I think this can be easily cleared up, sounds as though you're both on the same page about how the date went.

Just catch him in the kitchen or similar and say something like 'just wanted to be sure neither of us feels awkward at work after going out the other night' then move the conversation on to ask about his dog/ weekend/ annoying boss or whatever, to set a friendly tone.