Genuinely want to know if I have forgotten social etiquette. I have trying to make a lot of new friends lately via Meetup and other social media, as so many of my old friends have drifted away. I stopped chasing some as they clearly did not want to meet and preferred to just WhatsApp.
Two instances in the last week which have left me wondering if I am wrong:
Friend- not a long standing one but with potential- contacts me after going very silent in the last year, as she was busy looking for a new job and has a young daughter. She suggests we meet Wednesday lunch. I say fine, let me know a time and place that works for you since you are busier than I am. She says ok, then goes silent. This week was busy, and I had cleared Wednesday lunchtime to meet, so I am mildly annoyed.
New acquaintance in the same field of work calls me, suggests meeting tonight for a drink. I say ok. I suggest a place to be more proactive. I ask her to suggest a time. She ghosts me, and now Friday is here, and I have no idea if we are still on. I like knowing my itinerary at least 24 hours in advance so I can plan my day, especially as it's London and places are very busy on Friday evening, as is the Tube.
Am I being too anal and picky in expecting this ? Is this "normal" these days that everyone makes or breaks social plans at the last minute?