Inbox Politics
I posted a new picture of myself, that I thought was particularly stunning. And in less than thirty seconds he was in my inbox. A friend, but not someone I exchange with very often.
“Oh my god, you’re so beautiful! I would love to get to know you better. It seems we don’t live too far apart. I would love to meet you, perhaps take you out on a REAL DATE.”
Now I won’t lie and say that I don’t appreciate a compliment. Of course this wasn’t the first time that someone I barely knew had something to say about one of my pictures. I had come to accept it as part of the social media agreement. I adopted a “boys will be boys” attitude, but I still kept my knife close in case castration was warranted. All compliments aside, I wasn’t about to get all giddy just because some stranger said I was pretty. No, not pretty but beautiful. It’s important for a woman to do her due diligence in these situations.
“Thank you, but are you basing my beauty on the picture I just posted?”
“It’s a very good picture. I’m sure I will see your face in my dreams tonight!”
So it appeared that he had come prepared. The goal now was to sort out any ulterior motives, without coming across as bitchy or cold. I tried to take every man and person at face value. One man shouldn’t have to pay for the inbox antics of others.
“You do know that with the right angle, a filter or two and a touch of make up anyone can look like a movie star.”
“True, but let me honest. As stalkerish as it might sound, I have been watching you for some time. I have been working up the courage to say something personal to you. I understand that social media can be a dangerous place for women. And I hope that doesn’t mean that we can’t find some common ground.”
“Well damn! Alright Mr. Let Me Be Honest. I would love to meet you. But what don’t we try some coffee and see where it goes.”
“Great! And I really hope it leads back to my bed.”
DAMN! He almost got me.
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