I can’t explain why strangers like to ask me for advice, but it happens a lot. I get an instant message from a stranger, usually from the webcams or other online contact – and they ask me the strangest questions. Today is no different. This exchange came at the end of a fairly normal HELLO instant message exchange. I’m always amazed at what people ask.
(05 13) 15:24: Jeff G: Thanks for saying Hi. I’m off to the couch for some hard TV watching.
(05 13) 15:24: xxxxnlove: ok
(05 13) 15:24: xxxxnlove: thank u too
(05 13) 15:24: xxxxnlove: next time i have a favour to ask
At this point, I am expecting a request for cash… the usual motive of a lot of strange exchanges. Today, this took me by complete surprise.
(05 13) 15:25: Jeff G: what?
(05 13) 15:26: xxxxnlove: c’mon
(05 13) 15:26: xxxxnlove: am not i a rush about it
(05 13) 15:26: Jeff G: Ask or don’t ask…
(05 13) 15:26: xxxxnlove: i need a girl friend
(05 13) 15:26: xxxxnlove: ever since ma old man passed
(05 13) 15:26: Jeff G: How is that a favour?
(05 13) 15:28: Jeff G: Is there a favour coming?
(05 13) 15:29: xxxxnlove: i mean
(05 13) 15:29: xxxxnlove: need u to assist
(05 13) 15:29: xxxxnlove: i have never done that b4 (05 13) 15:29: xxxxnlove: can u hook me up?
(05 13) 15:29: Jeff G: You’re joking, right?
(05 13) 15:29: xxxxnlove: no man
(05 13) 15:29: xxxxnlove: am 24
(05 13) 15:29: xxxxnlove: single
(05 13) 15:29: xxxxnlove: lonely
(05 13) 15:30: xxxxnlove: no relationship
(05 13) 15:30: Jeff G: So you’ve decided the best way to find a woman is to ask total strangers in foreign countries? There must be 6000 online personal dating sites available.
(05 13) 15:30: Jeff G: Go to http://plentyoffish.com and you’ll find dates instantly!
(05 13) 15:30: xxxxnlove: thanks alot
(05 13) 15:34: Jeff G: Good luck. If you fall in love and wed, invite me to your wedding.
I won’t come, but I’ll make a web page about it (heheh)
Note: I am not endorcoing that specific site. It just happens to be one that I know has no fees for men like many of the really big famous ones. (as of May 2005 anyway)
