And then you wonder why London is a city of single people. You’d think it’s because all the young people are too busy and career oriented to have time for relationships. That may very well be a part of it, but the typical Girl meets Boy scenario suggests there may be a few other issues too..
Setting: house party
Alcoholic intake: moderate to high
Chances to meet potentially interesting people: high as it will ever be in London
Girl: Hey, my name is Nuru, nice to meet you. [Do I shake his hand American style, kiss him on the cheek Mediterranean style or wave British style? Let’s go with the standard hand shake..]
Boy: Hi, very nice to meet you too! How’s it going?
Girl: [He speaks very good English, it may even be his second language!] I’m alright, what’s your name?
Boy: My name is Bunjadit
Girl: [He’s cute enough that it’s worth figuring out how to pronounce this..] Sorry, can you say that again?
Boy: Bunjadit. It’s easy! Spelled B-U-N-J-A-D-I-T
Girl: Bujnadit. [How am I going to remember that? Think of bungee jumping..]
Boy: Where are you from?Girl: [Oh no.. there we go! Please, PLEASE, let him be a bit more original than – how long have you been here? Are you planning to stay? Please provide a detailed history of your life as justification for your weird accent] I’m from Italy, what about you?
Boy: I’m from Movingbackistan.
Girl: Oh, cool, I was just there a few months ago and loved it! [last time I checked men from that region weren’t that much into gender equality..] And I will probably travel there for work soon! Are you planning to go back there or stay in London?
Boy: I’m definitely going back. Life is so different over there, you’ve been there, you know [I know..]. It’s always sunny [uh-oh. I was just hoping for an in-depth analysis of the weather in Britain and how it affects mood and matter] and you can go to work in shorts and slippers.. [who wouldn’t move somewhere for the privilege of going to work in slippers!?] well, it’s home, you know [no, I really don’t. The concept escapes me entirely, but should I get into that now?]
Girl: Hum, yeah, sure. What do you do here?
Boy: I’m about to start a new job with Loadsofmoney Consultants. It’s a short contract and after that I might go back home. Or maybe stay. Anyway if you want any help or advice for your work regarding Movingbackistan I am more than happy to help you.
Girl: [Well, he WILL move, that’s way better than he HAS moved. I’m making progress! Actually he said he MIGHT move – no one here seems to know where and when they're going. In the meantime he’s staying here and getting rich. Could be worse] Thanks a lot, yeah I will definitely ask for your advice when I go. You know, my brother and his girlfriend are thinking of travelling to the region this summer so maybe you can give them some info on places to stay on the coast.
Boy: Yeah not a problem. Oh, and by the way where is your boyfriend?
Girl: (waves him off) Doesn’t exist.. [did he just say that? Is he actually actively expressing some form of interest? I thought men taking ANY initiative were entirely banned from the British Isles!]
(They look at each other considering what to say next)
Boy: You know there is a great boat hotel they could stay at…
Bla, bla, bla.. 30 minutes later, the host heats some food up…
Boy: What meat is it?
(Drunk) Friend: Is it Halal?
(Very Drunk) Host: Yeah yeah you can eat it!
Boy: No, seriously, what meat is it? [what are the implication of his religion on our possible relationship/marriage/kids?His family/my family? He’s drinking so he can’t be that strict.. damn he looks so good!]
Bla, bla, bla.. 1 hour later
Girl: Hey, I’m going home now. Good night.
Boy: Oh ok, well let me know if you need any info. Just ask Yourfriend to ask Myflatmate.
Girl: [Great, another faller-off the flat face of the Earth!] Uhm, that sounds a bit twisted, but ok.
Boy: Or look me up on facebook [Back to square 1: Facebook and the art of seduction..]. And let me walk you to the bus stop, it’s late. [Men still do this kind of stuff?! Wow..]
This is not only funny but a very good sociological point of view... subject of theory: singles in London... the boy (very funny the bungee jumping to keep in mind his name ) are a gents and also original... As you wrote, He didn't ask :
ReplyDeletehow long have you been here? Are you planning to stay? Please provide a detailed history of your life as justification for your weird accent...
... but he was clever enough to ask about your boyfriend. You know there is a priority questions... and he knows what they are.
well done Nuru... we are waiting for the next post
Clelia