Questions on Midnight Madness

[DCCuse]

1. Does anyone have a time line for the events tomorrow night? Specifically, when might the alumni game be taking place?
2. How late do you all think this will go?
3. Do they serve beer?

Friend of mine from college is thinking of coming up and wants to try and plan accordingly.
Thanks in advance for any responses.

 

[bballbeadle]

I, too, have a question. My intention is to have my picture taken with Hakim Warrick. I know the players are supposed to meet the fans from 7 to 8. I assume they will be mobbed, and I am feeling shy. Any suggestions? Just power on through and leave my shyness at the door?

 

[pfister1]

Sure here you go...good luck big fella.

1. Appear positive, relaxed, and approachable. Greeting him with a nice smile and starting off with a simple “Hi” or “Hello” are simple ways to break the ice.
2. Can’t think of anything to say? Ask him some open ended questions that will allow him to do much of the talking. For example: “What do you think of this class?” can get the ball rolling if you are in school or college. It demonstrates that you are interested in his thoughts and opinions.
3. Realize that you will get shot down sometimes. Everybody does. But you have to start somewhere.
4. Practice. You can do this in front of a mirror, with a recorder or with a trusted friend. Practice asking a guy out that you’ve met before and you at least know a little bit. For example: “I’ve got two tickets for the Red Sox game this Saturday, would you like to join me?” Or, “Have you been to the new Thai restaurant on Third Street? I’m planning on trying it out, but I can’t find anyone else willing to try it – would you like to join me?” He will either say yes, no, or “Oh, I can’t, I’ve made plans for Saturday.”
5. If he says he already has plans, that doesn’t necessarily mean he doesn’t want to go out with you. You won’t know for sure whether he’s making it up or not. Don’t stand there and say, “Well, how about Tuesday, or next Saturday?” because you’ll look desperate. Smile and say, “Okay, well maybe next time.” Be friendly and try again in a few weeks.

 

[bballbeadle]

Sure here you go...good luck big fella.

1. Appear positive, relaxed, and approachable. Greeting him with a nice smile and starting off with a simple “Hi” or “Hello” are simple ways to break the ice.
2. Can’t think of anything to say? Ask him some open ended questions that will allow him to do much of the talking. For example: “What do you think of this class?” can get the ball rolling if you are in school or college. It demonstrates that you are interested in his thoughts and opinions.
3. Realize that you will get shot down sometimes. Everybody does. But you have to start somewhere.
4. Practice. You can do this in front of a mirror, with a recorder or with a trusted friend. Practice asking a guy out that you’ve met before and you at least know a little bit. For example: “I’ve got two tickets for the Red Sox game this Saturday, would you like to join me?” Or, “Have you been to the new Thai restaurant on Third Street? I’m planning on trying it out, but I can’t find anyone else willing to try it – would you like to join me?” He will either say yes, no, or “Oh, I can’t, I’ve made plans for Saturday.”
5. If he says he already has plans, that doesn’t necessarily mean he doesn’t want to go out with you. You won’t know for sure whether he’s making it up or not. Don’t stand there and say, “Well, how about Tuesday, or next Saturday?” because you’ll look desperate. Smile and say, “Okay, well maybe next time.” Be friendly and try again in a few weeks.

Okay, wise guy! In other words, just be myself.

 

[CuseTroop]

well, besides the shyness part lol

 

[bballbeadle]

You understand I'm a woman, right? See the orange flower? It shrieks "WOMAN." I know a man would never admit he felt "shy."

 

[dlegend44]

You understand I'm a woman, right? See the orange flower? It shrieks "WOMAN." I know a man would never admit he felt "shy."

That just made this post a lot less funny.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

You understand I'm a woman, right? See the orange flower? It shrieks "WOMAN." I know a man would never admit he felt "shy."

Actually I think it makes it more funny. Kind of like the thread of the guy who came on asking for girlfriend advice. Wish that would suddenly reappear.

 

[bballbeadle]

That just made this post a lot less funny.

Sorry.

"Hakim, my darling, here I come!!!" (And what made that still funny and a little creepy is my age.)