Best customer ever.

"MountainCommand" (MountainCommand)
02/14/2014 at 20:49 • Filed to: None

I was selling stuff in the store as I usually do and one of the first customers of the day needed some assistance. I begin to chat with them as per usual, and soon enough she is ready to check out she dropped a hint of info in her conversation, which was: she worked at a dealership. So I asked her if she was able to drive stick. As well as driving stick with the decent size heeled boots she was buying. "Of course!" she replied. I laughed and asked her what dealership. "(the local) Toyota dealership" to which i immediately replied "Have you driven the FRS!?!?"

That question immediately came to mind and provides a clear cut identification of a fellow car enthusiast (so says oppo). Especially if they work at a dealership.

She smiled, and began to rattle off a quick story of how just yesterday when they had to go move all the cars, her and two of her associates ran directly to the 3 FRS's they had. And since 2 were manual, one of them was going to get the auto. To my surprise, she went right to the manual! I asked her how she liked those cars, and she responded very positively with only one complaint, it was slow...

Most everyone on oppo knows that those cars arent about speed, which I tried to counter her argument with. But she then replied "I used to own an M6", and rather abruptly, I understood why she might have that particular complaint and withdrew my defense.

She then whipped out a business card and gave it to me. I was confused by this, but I guess that's what saleswomen do. But if I do buy anything from toyota, ill go right to her.

The point of my story?

Its awesome to see that, yes, even women are into cars in a similar fashion as we are. A 30 year old woman at that! And her face expression when she remembered the FRS after I brought it up to her, id be willing to bet she got some oppo with one.

Plus its valentines day, and i have nothing to do except fix my nokia -__-

DISCUSSION (28)

Brian Silvestro > MountainCommand
02/14/2014 at 20:52

Was she hot?

She was probably hot, guys.

DarrenMR > MountainCommand
02/14/2014 at 20:53

Im absolutely clueless when it comes to this, but maybe she was trying to give you her number?

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > MountainCommand
02/14/2014 at 20:58

For me the convo would have ended when she said she had an M6. IOM the ugliest non SUV/crossover BMW ever

Kinja'd!!!

Spaceball-Two > MountainCommand
02/14/2014 at 20:59

Step 1. Nonchalantly look for a wedding ring...

MountainCommand > DarrenMR
02/14/2014 at 21:03

I thought about this myself. And her hands were ring free. But considering im only 21, and she was much older in comparison, i guess i didnt give that too much thought....

If it was the case, im pretty fricken clueless, and i need to go to clue school.

MountainCommand > Spaceball-Two
02/14/2014 at 21:04

isnt that rule #1? also, fingers were empty.

MountainCommand > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
02/14/2014 at 21:05

I like Bmw's what can i say, i was intrigued!

MountainCommand > Brian Silvestro
02/14/2014 at 21:07

She was like a classy hot. And thats why i was even more impressed. good looking woman, taste in cars, drives manual... She is rare breed.

Brian Silvestro > MountainCommand
02/14/2014 at 21:08

That makes everything perfect. You should hit her up.

Spaceball-Two > MountainCommand
02/14/2014 at 21:08

I think you might have missed an OPPOtunity there fella.

Frank Grimes > MountainCommand
02/14/2014 at 21:11

Kinja'd!!!

MountainCommand > Spaceball-Two
02/14/2014 at 21:11

Tell me about it. I blew an opportunity the other day too cause i was stuck fixing a toilet...

Spaceball-Two > MountainCommand
02/14/2014 at 21:15

As a happily married man with some experience under my belt would you mind if I gave you some advice?

Enginerrrrrrrrr > MountainCommand
02/14/2014 at 21:21

Go to clue school and call her. Ask her if she wants to get a drink and talk cars.

She could teach you a few things, son. ;)

MountainCommand > Spaceball-Two
02/14/2014 at 21:26

Yes. Please. Any advice at the moment would be awesome. Im in this odd position where i can talk to women (when the situation presents itself), but not being able to open the next door to 'want to go for coffe' etc. It drives me crazy that i cant do that. So any advice at this point will be appreciated.

MountainCommand > Enginerrrrrrrrr
02/14/2014 at 21:30

Maybe i should add this in. Even though no ring was present, she dropped the word "kids". That creates a bit of a stirring within my mental processing. Plus the potential 9+ year age difference... Idk, whats your perspective on that?

Spaceball-Two > MountainCommand
02/14/2014 at 21:33

Ok here goes. It sounds to me like you've got the personality but you just can't close it out. It's no biggie. I was the same way. If you have contact info (business card, phone #, etc.) for either of these lovely ladies tonight of ALL nights would be a good time to send a follow up message. It opens the door to future communication and if your timing is right you may make a friend. The worst they can say is "thank you, but no thank you".

His Stigness > MountainCommand
02/14/2014 at 21:42

Call her right now!

Enginerrrrrrrrr > MountainCommand
02/14/2014 at 21:45

Well at least follow it up and see where it goes.

MountainCommand > Spaceball-Two
02/14/2014 at 21:46

Would you recommend making myself a business card, even though i dont do anything that would require one? Wouldnt it look odd just to have my name, email, and my number, on a card? Or maybe im over thinking that.

like i mentioned to engineer, the only 2 things keeping me from calling her is the fact she mentioned "kids" (but no ring was present), and the potential 9+ year age difference...

What is your advice on this situation however. There is a girl who works in the store next to mine, (but its a bra store, so i have no real reason to be in there...) Besides the few times i had helped her, though it was a short interaction, and rang her up (checkout counter, not phone), no name exchange though. How would one say "id like to go out to coffe or something and just chat for a while to get to know you". Its closer to a cold call i would think. That kind of thing i have absolutely no clue how to approach.

maybe some of that makes sense.

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > MountainCommand
02/14/2014 at 21:59

Call her anyways. The occasional cougar is good for the soul and the penis

Spaceball-Two > MountainCommand
02/14/2014 at 22:04

Nah you don't need a business card. These ladies are already engaging in more than idle chit chat with you for a reason. Your interests appeal to theirs. Unfortunately there is no way to ask a nice woman out for coffee and some chat without it sounding awkward. It's just a fact. You just have to gamble on it and roll with punches. The cougar from today would probably be able to teach you some stuff. She's not looking for husband #2. She probably wants someone to talk to that isn't her kids and to have a good time. Nothing wrong with that. Mutual understanding of the situation can be really refreshing. As far as the you lady next to your place of business that's a tough one. Never hurts to ask. I've been letting my wife read this thread and she agrees. Contact either or both right now and see what pans out. Have a good night Oppo.

Tom McParland > MountainCommand
02/14/2014 at 22:06

OK for real the age gap and the kids thing do make a difference....however she could be looking for a younger dude to have a good time with. So if you are into her...here is what to do send an email ask if she would be interested in coming to one of your meets. This can be interpreted as purely a gear head to gear head thing or something more. If she responds in a positive manner, see if you can get a back and forth going via email. Then drop the "Hey you want to hang out grab a drink or something." Some guys go right for it immediately, others just give that advice but don't really have the balls when they are on the line. You are like me and take a measured approach to these things. That means we sometimes miss out on opportunities but it also means we know when we got something good and avoid drama. I've been married for 5 years and been with my wife for 10.

MountainCommand > Tom McParland
02/14/2014 at 22:20

Okay. phew. So you get my concern with the kids and age gap thing. I was worried i was the only one.

You know what, thats a good idea with the car meet thing. And ill put some thought into whether or not ill go through with it. But i almost feel more geared to find a legitimate relationship rather than just fun... So there is that too.

"That means we sometimes miss out on opportunities but it also means we know when we got something good and avoid drama" This! You worded that perfectly. And its exactly what i needed to remind myself of why i lived my life up til now, the way i have. Thank you.

Tom McParland > MountainCommand
02/14/2014 at 22:24

I say whether you want to hook up with this lady or not invite her to a meet. She sounds like a cool gear head and might bring more lady friends along.

MountainCommand > Spaceball-Two
02/14/2014 at 22:33

Yeah, i figured their would be some awkwardness with a cold call situation. Hence my restraint towards actually going ahead with it. Its easy for the internet to say "do it" but they arent the ones having to actually do it...

Ill put some thought into contacting the woman from today. But we will see. She could have a boyfriend so i have no idea...

Then there is a girl #3, who is in my photo/film course, whom i will make every attempt to get to know her and properly get to a point where i could potentially ask her out for some coffe. But i also hate this speculating game cause it always ends up being the least likely of your most logical though process....

have a good evening!

MountainCommand > Tom McParland
02/14/2014 at 22:37

I guess an email wouldnt hurt...

Eazy-O > Spaceball-Two
02/15/2014 at 09:38

Why does this have 0 stars!? :D