The title is misleading but not really (this will be my gayest post to date). Alright so theres this guy I see everyday as I go to work. We cross paths (he's going the opposite direction I am) every morning at around 8:55 or so. Over the course of the two plus months I've been walking to work my relationship with this gentleman, such as it is, has evolved to a friendly head nod. We both are listening to iPods, so there's been no verbal contact (also I don't talk to people I don't know. Or really people I do know for that matter). As time has gone by we've been crossing paths closer and closer to my apartment due to my lack of motivation to get to work by 9 and I'm sure he's noticed the deterioration in my work appearance. In my on going attempts to get fired I no longer do simple things like wear ties or shave regularly (I might start wearing a bathrobe around the office, see if that works).
Which brings me to why I would want to be friends with this guy: This guy dresses the way I would dress if I wasn't so lazy or if I had any clue how to dress myself (black belt, black shoes. Got it.). Honestly, he's one of the more well dressed men I've ever see (I'm straight, I swear) but not in a metro sexual way. I'd describe him as having a European style and I'd bet he is European to be honest with you, though never having spoken to the fellow I haven't picked up on any accents. Anyway his clothes always match, his shoes are always shiny, he's got kinda cool glasses and his tie is always perfectly knotted, not to mention matching with the rest of his getup. The tie thing impresses me the most as I have real difficulties tying ties. It takes me forever to do, I can never make sure the outside part is longer and I always come within a few seconds of choking myself to death.
My point being that maybe if I became friends with this guy he'd give me some good clothing tips. Like how that whole "Dry clean only" thing works or how to shave yourself without making life-threatening cuts or how one makes sure to wear matching socks every day, things like that. So here's my question: Should i escalate the relationship to something more then a daily nod? I mean, shouldn't I be friends with this guy? I see him everyday, more then anyone else in my life outside D Dog the Roommate, isn't it only natural that I should at least know his name? (I am aware that I could not sound gayer right now). He appears to be around my age and some what friendly, judging from his nod. Depending on how I feel tomorrow (hungover, late, tired, bleeding from shaving, etc.) I think I might try out a "hello" or "hows it going?". Tomorrow being Friday, if it goes badly, I'll have two days to find a new route to work before Monday.
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sounds like you have a real fascination w/this guy….could turn into something more down the road…be cautious
Jake-you are so funny. Please don’t get yourself fired and if you have questions about dress etc., there are relatives who are adult males around who can help.
This is a tough question. I’m wondering how you would feel if the tables were turned. Would you want to give advice on that kind of thing at that hour of the morning? Maybe, maybe not. Also, you aren’t him, etc. so that makes it even harder to figure out.
gay. so very gay of you. so gay.
Rich, first let me say welcome and thanks for commenting. I look forward to more of your special brand of wisdom, so please continue to share your thoughts with my admittedly small (but growing) audience. In response to your question, If someone stopped me in the street at that time of the day I would punch them in the face. But thats just me.
curl up with your .htaccess
congratulations on finally coming out of the closest. homo.