Step 1 Be assertive Be assertive. Guys respond to directness, so don't hint that you'd like a call every now and then. Even a simple, "It'd be great if you called me this afternoon to go over our plans for the evening" will work. Step 2 Give positive reinforcement Give him positive reinforcement when he does get around to dialing. Sound happy to hear from him and you'll train him to love giving you a ring instead of dreading it. Step 3 Keep it short Keep the conversation brief – 10 minutes or less, and keep it light. Chances are, neither of you wants to get bogged down in endless chitchat. If he calls during the day, tell him you have a meeting in five minutes and can't talk long. Leave him wanting more. Step 4 Be understanding Understand that many men like texting or e-mailing because they can seem funnier or smarter if they can proofread their thoughts. If he sounds awkward during the call, let it go. Step 5 Have a last resort Call him as a last resort. He may follow suit and call you back. The first cellular phone was a Motorola that weighed 2 pounds, offered a half hour of talk time, and sold for $3,995 in 1984. |
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