Internet dating - any tips on the FIRST CALL?

[deedotty]

Hello,

I'm relatively experienced at Internet dating, generally an exchange a few texts and meet for a coffee ASAP if no red flags woman, had a good experience overall.

Few times I've had guys ask if they can call before meeting, they've called, it's gone well and the subsequent meeting has been fine. That said, phone calls normally aren't my preferred method of communication, text and e-mail were made for me .

Moving cities in a few months and have been in touch with a chap from the new city. REALLY like the sound of him - of course low expectations until we meet IRL but still feeling optimistic.

We've exchanged some e-mails, and he's asked me to call him some time. I'm fine doing this - I'd certainly like to maintain this connection until I move to the new city and I don't think I have terrible phone manners and I'd like to be more confident using the phone socially!

But actually a bit nervous about making the call, now

Any tips?

Many thanks

Bumping myself as I'm SAD .

Seriously, I MADE THE CALL so thought I'd post my experience for the benefit of any lurkers.....or if anyone wants to add a comment if they've been in a similar situation.

1. I "made myself" call ASAP. I thought there was a window of time in which to "up the contact level", if I left it too late I'd never get there ... Of course rejection stings and I know 90% of internet dating contacts don't "take", but I have been getting a good "vibe" from this guy, so I thought NOW OR NEVER.

2. I texted him first to ask for a convenient time/day to call him and he replied back with something a bit cryptic but basically saying call me now.

3. Overall was fun - I tanked up on port, made sure lodger was out so no sniggering in background, lay back on my bed, and called from landline so no mobile interference...

Good points Conversation fun and I got a good vibe as in he sort of asked questions, started topics of conversation etc.

Bad points He came across as "all over the place".

As in the jolly posh yah yah ok I'm lovely and talented in my field and you look like a gorgeous filly, but I'm also a bit thick and dippy type .

Well, he did text me next day suggest we meet BEFORE I move to his city in a "halfway spot" .

Agreed in principle! And halfway spot happens to be where some of my friends live, so I can sort transport and just meet them if Mr Charming Posh Totty forgetfully falls into a glass of Pimms.

So onwards and upwards, lets see what happens!