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Flirting with mechanic... quick adduce needed!

66 replies

ChubRubTheStruggleIsReal · 26/01/2019 14:08

Just popped into local mechanics for new wiper blades and light- they fit them for free if you buy them there.
Totally fancied the mechanic that helped me and during course of sale/fitting we chatted/flirted away- not like me at all!!! He dropped into convo that he’s usually based in a branch about an hour away but was covering this branch as a favour. So he’s only there today...
Should I go back and subtly give him my number and ask him out for a drink? Or is that too cringe??
I get that everyone should be able to go to work without being harrassed by ogling public eyes... but he’s a quite quiet, down to earth not up himself sort so doubt he flirts with everyone (hope not!).... please give me some advice!!

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bigchris · 26/01/2019 19:11

Oh that's kind Grin hisbetterhalf

Fiddie · 26/01/2019 19:12

Phone tomorrow and get his name

ChubRubTheStruggleIsReal · 26/01/2019 19:15

@HisBetterHalf... actually I don’t think he does. He wasn’t laddish, was clumsy at first and went red when dropping the box. I said something witty really quickly and he laughed and kind of relaxed. I get the feeling he doesn’t flirt with everyone.
Could be wrong, but I don’t think so.

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Perfectly1mperfect · 26/01/2019 19:18

Mechanics flirt with anything with a pulse

There's always one that tries to put you down. 🙄 Nothing like a sweeping generalisation.

Buntybearbess · 26/01/2019 19:41

Go for it, try ringing the other store tomorrow. You only live once and if he's not interested your not likely to bump into him.

macmacaroon · 26/01/2019 20:34

Is he single?

BuffyFlanket · 26/01/2019 20:38

I LOVE mechanics 🤤🤤🤤

ChubRubTheStruggleIsReal · 26/01/2019 20:49

No idea if he’s single. Don’t even know his name.
No wedding ring. I checked.

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macmacaroon · 26/01/2019 20:54

A friend of mine just got together with a mechanic who was very flirty!

TopicalUseOnly · 26/01/2019 21:08

Hisbetterhalf No mechanic has EVER flirted with me Sad [checks for pulse]

ChubRubTheStruggleIsReal · 26/01/2019 21:12

😂😂

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MrsGarethSouthgate · 26/01/2019 21:14

You could check out the other branch's Facebook page to see if he's liked any posts of theirs, then send him a friend request?

Perfectly1mperfect · 26/01/2019 21:38

TopicalUseOnly

😂😂😂

longtimelurkerhelen · 26/01/2019 23:38

@MrsGarethSouthgate Yes nothing like a good bit of Facebook stalking to start a romance. Grin

Just pop in the garage next week. (but secretly stalk him a little bit on FB)

PolkaDoting · 27/01/2019 01:35

Oooh, go for it! Normally I’d say the guy should chase but clearly since he was in work ge can’t.

chestylarue52 · 28/01/2019 19:53

No. He's at work! It's not ok.

Lulumush · 28/01/2019 20:09

He's at work and it's not ok? Rubbish!! Of course it's ok and we're not living in the Middle Ages! It's flattering for a guy to be asked out. If he's not single he can tell you.
I'd ring the garage tomorrow and ask for his name. I'd then ring the place where he works, explain who you are and check he remembers you and then ask him out for a drink. The worst that can happen is he says no. Good luck.

Arnoldthecat · 28/01/2019 20:26

I am in the business of visiting peoples homes and businesses . If any lady wants to wink at me feel free. If it doesnt fit or i'm not available, ill politely explain and decline. Nothing ventured,nothing gained. I've even had women being..errr....more up front than flirting.

ChubRubTheStruggleIsReal · 28/01/2019 21:35

Right well, turns out there’s 2 branches in the town he said he worked in... ffs.
One is actually metres from where I’ll be in 2 weeks time (meeting grind for brunch) so will most certainly pop into garage and enquire about tyres or something.
If it’s the other branch I will consider doing the same but another day.
Facebook page has no employee details or photos. So no luck there.

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ChubRubTheStruggleIsReal · 28/01/2019 21:36

Ha ha meeting friend... not grind 😂😂😂

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MrsGarethSouthgate · 28/01/2019 21:57

Sounds like a good plan!

Loka123 · 28/01/2019 22:05

Hope it works out :)

Just a tad worried that some people would be very flattered by being asked out that they'd hide their relationship status and agree (e.g might have a partner or be married but not wear the ring as a lot of people in practical based jobs don't)

Lulumush · 28/01/2019 22:10

Keep us updated. Love this!

thecatneuterer · 29/01/2019 11:45

Lol at chestylarue :)

I asked my mechanic now partner if he had felt somehow sexually violated/disrespected when I asked him out in his work place (after he had very obviously flirted with me). He has confirmed that I am indeed a sexual predator and he definitely needs therapy Grin.

Good luck OP! Sounds like a plan. I'm rooting for you.

LadyandGent · 29/01/2019 11:49

Aw man! How disappointing! Can you just go to the other place now, like right this minute? I can't wait 2 weeks!