A couple weeks ago a girl from work was trying to set me up on a "blind date". As it turned out I had to cancel out on the date, but she asked a few days later if I would still be interested in meeting the gentleman. I said sure....but I also added that it might be easier if maybe he and I might exchange phone numbers to talk on the phone and kind of get a "feel" for each other. The guy decided he didn't want to do that. I said fine, no problem. But what is the harm in just a phone call? If he couldn't even do that much then he isn't worth my time in going out to dinner with (which is what we had planned on doing on the first blind date). What's your opinion?

he has a whiny voice!

I think your idea of a phone call was on target, Can't imagine why anyone would object to that.

Hey, whats your number???

won't chat, smell a rat.

(isn't that cute)

I wouldnt do it, personally! That is so childish

he's quiet. very very very quiet. shhhhhh.

i agree with sage....

oh and i like the pic sage!!!

he might be married or have a girlfriend

I would not be concerned about it. I know I am protective of my phone number and don't give it out to people I don't know.

Could be any of the above OR he isnt very technology minded and doesnt know how to block his number the first time he calls ... so that if the date doesnt work out he doesnt want you having th number and calling him. Sorry guys but some men are such jerks.

I agree with you.

Seems like some people on here are so quick to judge.

Maybe he doesnt want to give out his number just yet. He doesnt know you, so he doesnt know if your the type of girl ( not that you are)that will blow up his phone after a bad date.

Or maybe he's just shy. Give the guy a chance. He does still wanna go out on a date.

Like I said, he isn't worth my time in even meeting him and nothing more has been said about getting together for a future date. So life goes on

Thanks for all the input........you guys are the greatest

How is that being a jerk? Would you want someone calling you that didnt get along with on a date? I think thats planning ahead.

he a quaker doesnt have a phone

I think you may have made a judgement about him too quickly. Just because he would not give you his phone number, all of a sudden he is not worth your time?

Some guys are protective of their personal information like their phone numbers. I don't think that makes them suspect or a jerk as some suggest.

Maybe you should have suggested an e-mail exchange vs. the phone conversation?

and here you are..... dateless

Well you can always just trust your friend to set it up

let it be truly a blind date- take a chance!!! it might be fun- you never know unless you are willing to step outside the box.

If he still wants to go to dinner and you do too- let your friend set it all up and meet him wherever- of course making sure you are in a well lit- busy place so you are safe but why not just give it a try? JMO :)

I agree....what's the harm in a dinner date?