So....can I ask my electrician for his phone number?

[TrafficJunkie]

Or is there an etiquette which means he's not allowed to do that sort of thing? :)

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Please try to talk to him more!

If necessary pay him with lattes, tea, nice biscuits, odd cake. If he says "oooh I like these" then feed more! You can then if need be ask "does your partner get these for you at home then?!".

I will do :) bet they send someone else now!

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It's also worth bearing in mind that I think lots of male tradesmen, particularly when they're self-employed, are cautious about being flirty with a single woman when they're working in their home, in case the woman starts to feel uncomfortable about having him in her house when she's there alone and decides to use somebody else.

OP I think the "your partner must find it handy..." line is perfect, because it's quite a blatant invitation for him to say "I don't have a girlfriend", which if he doesn't but isn't interested, he can just say "mmm, yes, they do" without it being awkward. He'll know you were fishing but you won't have explicitly said anything so you have plausible deniability

Then if he does, you just carry on the conversation without missing a beat - as in "yes, my friend's husband is a plumber, brilliant not to have to worry about the boiler going on the blink on Christmas Day", etc.

You've put a smile back on my face this morning TrafficJunkie! I get myself into such a state just asking my mechanic a question which I would think nothing about asking a man I feel no attraction for. When I asked him yesterday if he'd mind coming round to check out my car at home (he's never been to my house before) he responded yes with no hesitation. He probably didn't think for a moment I was offering him a golden opportunity on a plate rather it was just another work thing, but I told myself afterwards that all my faffing and worrying about asking him was pointless.

I get so hung up on this 'women shouldn't make the first move' thing. It's been drummed into our heads for so long now. I DO think that women are good at orchestrating an opening for flirting, etc. and I am so happy this thread has been nothing but positive encouragement for you to take the next step with your electrician guy.

By the way I just wanted to say I hope you don't mind me jumping in on your thread. I had no intention of hijacking it rather to share a common story with all the angst, excitement and anguish involved!

Quimreaper that is brilliant advice. If I have the guts I'll be using that line too.

I think a man who is happy in a relationship will openly admit to having a partner but a man who wants a little extra will probably keep quiet on that front. I've seen that so much here in France. But maybe men are a lot more upfront and honest in the UK?

Ha no they are not. I live to tell the tale :)
It's fine for you to share on my thread of course!! I want to hear the outcome of your story too :)

Ah, you too, TrafficJunkie!

I NEED AN UPDATE.

C'mon Traffic and ThisIs, I'm living vicariously through you!

I need to book an electrician!!!

I need to book an electrician!!!

no update

The office still haven't called to book the job. Ggrrr.
I'm out all day tomorrow so it won't be until mid week at least.
Hats on people. :)

Shall I describe him? Please bear in mind I have a good visual memory - I'm not a weirdo. ahaha.

He has brown hair, one of those trendy cuts thats longer on the top and graduated down, obviously styled and taken care of. He has very blue eyes. I spied at least one tattoo poking out from under his rolled up sleeve - but I couldn't tell what it was.

He has one of those smiles that reaches the eyes and warms the whole face. :) He is a little on the short side- definitely under 6' but I'm only 5'2" so no biggie from where I'm standing.

I could call the office tomorow and pressure them for a rebooking! haha.

Not forgetting he has a little facial hair. Enough of a beard to be a beard but no enough to hide food in :)

This is interesting.

My husband is an electrician.

It wasnt him lol but i asked an electrician who we called to fix a light out the phone book and we went on a date..

Anyway i asked DH if he would be embarrassed if he was asked out as he is shy. He sort of said no but added it would be unprofessional to ask someone he was working for out.

However in general i have no real judgement and i hope hes your new squeeze

I think you need to somehow orchestrate a (non life threatening) electrical emergency. The suspense is killing me.

I wouldn't go as far as to electrocute yourself but I'm sure we can think of something...

Can anyone advise before OP starts cutting wires?

suspiciousgoldfish!! hahaha. he may not be the emergency call out though. I used to have a lovely irish (dreamy) man who came to fix my washing machine if it was booked in advance. The emergency repair guy for that was a smelly Northerner.

Stickemup - and did he add if it would be unprofessional for him to accept a date?

Omg hes no help lol

Im his first GF and he was 21 and not yet qualified.

He kinda said he's not sure then went onto say that if its born out of someones house, ie work in a house he might feel less comfortable with it in case something did go weird.

Its a privelidge to be invited in to work and to take advantage might be bad.
Then again of it comes from you ...

It depends on the people.

I was 17 and the guy (not dh the other one) i called thought it was my sexy boss calling him and was upset it was me hahahah

He bought me a drink and took me home

Oh well!!!

I still haven't heard from the office. Now I'm just getting annoyed that the job isn't finished 😂😂😂

Hopefully I'll hear something today as it's midweek. They had to wait for a part.

I'll update as soon as!

I'm waiting for news from you with eagerness and everything crossed for you. Don't worry TrafficJunkie; the job will get done!

Yes righttime I just hope I also get my chance!

I know TrafficJunkie I completely understand the anticipation must be playing on your nerves a little.

It is! If it's much longer I'm going to build myself into such a state of anxiety about it I'll probably just chicken out and have nothing to report other than "my boiler is fixed" 😂