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Old 08-08-2016, 07:55 AM
 
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So 2 weeks ago , I was telling 2 of my co-workera that I have to go for my road test soon but I haven't mastered Parell Parking. One of the guys said he can teach me and knows a very easy way to do it. Him and I joke around allot and he seems like a nice guy.I said sure ,we set the date and he gave me his number to text him.

We met on the day and we practiced for about 15 min but it was during rash hour ...so we decided to set it for another day.Then 2 days later , I learned a much easier way to parell park from yutube video.I even nailed it when I went to practice on my own.I texted him and told him that we don't have to meet up anymore and told him because I now know how to parell park.He said cool...everytime I see him at work, he always ask me how the parell practice is going. He suggested thatvhe would like to see me parell park but I just brushed it off.Then yesterday he messaged me and ask me how my practice is going. I said good and we exchanged messages about the road test and stuff.Then he mentioned again that he wants to see me parell park.I said ok, he even offered to drop by because he was in my area, according to him.I told him that I was busy but I will see the next day when I get home from work..and I will text him and see if he's available. Well I wasn't really up to it and I didnt want to follow through to meet him so he cab see me parell park I never tex texted him.Does this count as flaking?
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Old 08-08-2016, 08:07 AM
 
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LOL...I think he is interested in you personally. You have just performed what is called "ghosting" (not contacting him as promised) according to a thread on this forum....which is a new term to me as I'm an old fart.

But, while it might be rude to not follow through with a contact after you've said you would. He is being a bit rude and pushy imo which puts him in the category of "a tree needs to fall on me" before he takes the hint that you are trying to avoid him socially.

You're fine, maybe he will finely quit pestering you. Good luck on your test.
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Old 08-08-2016, 08:08 AM
 
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I think he's interested in more than parallel parking. If you aren't, don't lead him on. If you are interested, suggest an outing other than driving practice.
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Old 08-08-2016, 09:25 AM
 
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I agree, but you work with him, so you can't avoid him. You didn't text him when you said you would but you should say that you don't need to show him because it isn't necessary. Act like you don't suspect that he has another motive.

He has another motive, and that is kind of disturbing because he is being pushy and he weaseled in by offering to do you a favor. He wants a favor. That is what is going on.

The best thing to do is to play dumb and say thank you for his help and say that you don't need to show him because you will show the driving people when you take the test. Say you were busy and forgot to text him. You work with him and you need to stay on good terms and keep things professional.
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Old 08-08-2016, 11:21 AM
 
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I agree, but you work with him, so you can't avoid him. You didn't text him when you said you would but you should say that you don't need to show him because it isn't necessary. Act like you don't suspect that he has another motive.

He has another motive, and that is kind of disturbing because he is being pushy and he weaseled in by offering to do you a favor. He wants a favor. That is what is going on.

The best thing to do is to play dumb and say thank you for his help and say that you don't need to show him because you will show the driving people when you take the test. Say you were busy and forgot to text him. You work with him and you need to stay on good terms and keep things professional.
This is the best advice, above. ^^^^^
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Old 08-08-2016, 02:50 PM
 
Location: Southwest Washington State
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Go get your license. If he contacts you again, tell him you passed and thank him for being willing to help you out.

Do not respond to more of his contacts unless you are interested in him, because I definitely think he is interested in you.
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Old 08-08-2016, 09:40 PM
 
Location: State of Transition
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He has another motive, and that is kind of disturbing because he is being pushy and he weaseled in by offering to do you a favor. He wants a favor. That is what is going on.
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Potentially disturbing, yes. OP, you kind of fell into his plan when you said he could watch you practice parking at home after work. That way, he would know where you live. Not a good idea, without knowing him better. It's probably a good thing it fell through, unless you think you might be interested in him.
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Old 08-08-2016, 10:55 PM
 
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So person went out of their way to help you when you were in need.................. and that's how you treated them?

What do you think?
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Old 08-08-2016, 10:57 PM
 
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So person went out of their way to help you when you were in need.................. and that's how you treated them?

What do you think?
I I think it's funny that she thought this guy ever cared about her parallel parking when all he wanted was to pull into her garage.
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Old 08-08-2016, 11:00 PM
 
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I I think it's funny that she thought this guy ever cared about her parallel parking when all he wanted was to pull into her garage.

Yeah, but to me that actually makes it worse.
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