Who wants to analyze (in a fun way)?

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Okay so on my trip I met with the founding members of my friend's new company. At some point they could become a client but this was more of a networking meeting/drinks. One of the guys was SUPER cute and it comes up that he's single and actually lives in Cali, but is from Oregon. We had a ton of friends in common. It also came up that he was single and I was single.

We left it with him giving me his business card (and my partner), but making a point to say "you should really shoot me an email with your info." (my biz cards aren't ready). I told him I would and we should grab a drink when he's back in Portland. My friends were like uhhh so that was a spark. I downplayed it, but who knows! He seemed super interested in anything I said.

So the next day I emailed him a polite here's my contact info, let's get a drink when you are in ptown next. This is what he wrote back:

"Thanks for the email. My upcoming trip is on the Oregon coast, but at some point we will both be in Portland I am sure of it. My phone is also XYZ (NOTE: I didn't not include my number, it is in my signature). Would be great to meet up and hear more about what you're working on and get to know you. Thanks for the XYZ company enthusiasm and I think it is great what you and BIZ PARTNER are doing as well. It was really fun to meet both of you."

So my friend/biz partner thinks that him calling out his number means I should text him. What does SO think? I'm leaning toward him just being polite, but friend thinks it was an invite to take it offline and be less work related.

So thoughts? (I don't care a ton, but he was fun and wouldn't mind some flirting). Also note this would not really affect anything professionally. If they get off the ground it wouldn't be for years before we'd work with them.

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Really? Nothing? I give up Trying to liven up this board

[glitzyglow]

Text him and report back! Send him your number and say, "So you can add me to your contact list," or something more flirty, lol.

[bg]

Jul 16, 2015 18:51:22 GMT -5 glitzyglow said:

Text him and report back! Send him your number and say, "So you can add me to your contact list," or something more flirty, lol.

I like this idea!

[winecat]

Jul 16, 2015 18:52:01 GMT -5 1234FIF! said:

Hm. I don't know. I feel like there's not enough there to tell if it's networking or romance. I would reiterate the interest in getting together when he's in town and then read the tea leaves from that point on.

This is where I am.  I had to think about it for a while.  

Along the lines of what glitzyglow said, is there something specifically PDX related you could text him?  

[cuddlyevil]

It feels a bit networky to me. Doesn't mean that the chemistry isn't there.

Text him "Here's my number, get in touch when you're in town!".

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Hey all! I sent him a text that said. "Have a great trip back to Oregon. Here's my number. NOTE the number emailed me was different than the number on his card. Who knows! I'm going home finally!

[winecat]

Jul 16, 2015 19:19:30 GMT -5 @pdx18 said:

Hey all! I sent him a text that said. "Have a great trip back to Oregon. Here's my number. NOTE the number emailed me was different than the number on his card. Who knows! I'm going home finally!

I think that sounds like a good way to handle it.  It's a tough spot.  If he didn't keep it professional it would be weird.  But since he wasn't obvious, it's weird.  

[achase123]

Text hiiiiiim!

[bl]

I thought jenny1980 response was perfect and glad you sent him the text. Report back if he responds!

[jojoandleo]

@pdx18 did he respond?

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Jul 17, 2015 10:52:41 GMT -5 jojoandleo said:

@pdx18 did he respond?

He didn't but I don't really care all that much. Just bored at the airport:)

[Wanderista]

My honest opinion is that this guy was receptive and making himself open to letting things get more personal but I wouldn't push it too hard either. Can you add each other on Facebook or something? I would let it kind of sit as-is for a bit. Maybe check in with him in a few months to see if he'll be up your way before the end of the year?

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Jul 17, 2015 11:17:25 GMT -5 Wanderista said:

My honest opinion is that this guy was receptive and making himself open to letting things get more personal but I wouldn't push it too hard either. Can you add each other on Facebook or something? I would let it kind of sit as-is for a bit. Maybe check in with him in a few months to see if he'll be up your way before the end of the year?

Ehhh it's not that big of deal that I'd reach out again. If he reaches out cool. I'm not sitting here pining away:)

[Wanderista]

Jul 17, 2015 11:27:45 GMT -5 @pdx18 said:

Jul 17, 2015 11:17:25 GMT -5 Wanderista said:

My honest opinion is that this guy was receptive and making himself open to letting things get more personal but I wouldn't push it too hard either. Can you add each other on Facebook or something? I would let it kind of sit as-is for a bit. Maybe check in with him in a few months to see if he'll be up your way before the end of the year?

Ehhh it's not that big of deal that I'd reach out again. If he reaches out cool. I'm not sitting here pining away:)

I think if you liked him enough, there's nothing wrong with reaching out again in like late October to see if he'll be visiting your way with all of the end of the year holidays. 

I think it's the kind of thing where if you two casually met up for friendly drinks in a few months, it might go the hook up route. What would probably keep it from turning into something more serious is the distance. I would definitely keep him on your list as a back up option if you are feeling it in a few months. Also, I'd follow up with him if doing so is a case of good networking for you.

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Jul 17, 2015 11:55:55 GMT -5 Wanderista said:

Jul 17, 2015 11:27:45 GMT -5 @pdx18 said:

Ehhh it's not that big of deal that I'd reach out again. If he reaches out cool. I'm not sitting here pining away:)

I think if you liked him enough, there's nothing wrong with reaching out again in like late October to see if he'll be visiting your way with all of the end of the year holidays. 

I think it's the kind of thing where if you two casually met up for friendly drinks in a few months, it might go the hook up route. What would probably keep it from turning into something more serious is the distance. I would definitely keep him on your list as a back up option if you are feeling it in a few months. Also, I'd follow up with him if doing so is a case of good networking for you.

Oh of course for networking although he isn't the key decision maker.
It's just not my style to be the one to follow up with guys (there's nothing wrong with it just not my preference) He has my info and if he wants to reach out then cool. Hopefully in a few months I'll have new guy who emerges:)

[LoveBug]

I originally thought his email sounded network like but I just saw that he added his personal number. I hope he replies.