Should I call/text her after a month?

Call her and ask her if she'd like to go for a walk/coffee.

FWIW, I realize that in my early life I was way too timid about asking about the personal things in other people's lives. Most of the time people welcome that interest (if it's genuine) even on a first casual date.

Be diplomatic but Jump in. If they are offended, they probably aren't right for you anyway.

First of all thank you for all the advice, I really have no experience in dating and I'm afraid I blew it. This was my first date ever as I mentioned after all. I thought I would feel something more than just confused and that would help me make a decision and suggest a second date. Didn't happen though. Is this normal?

Plus I expected to spark a conversation with her after I sent her a text wishing her Happy Easter which she responded to in the same manner and never initiated something else. If she was interested wouldn't she?

I think I will contact her one last time, just cause I have to be certain of her feelings to move on. Should I do this via phone or text though? It's been a month and I don't know how smoothly a phone call would go. What would you suggest I say to her? Thanks again!

What the hell else would a shy girl say to 'Happy Easter"?

Ask her a frigg'n question. Like how did that problem she hinted at work out..

Phone her.

Say hi.

Ask her if she'd like to go for a coffee or a movie or a walk or go to a museum or something.

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why would she initiate conversation when you haven't

it is kind of difficult when both parties are quiet/shy - but someone has to start talking

Thank you guys for all the help and advice. I agree on all the good points you have made me aware of through your experiences and I will try to put them into good use. Unfortunately, I just saw theses posts so I didn't use them all when I contacted her, but I felt like I should share with you an update, since you so kindly went out of the way to help me. I figured it would be rude not to.

I sent her a message yesterday telling her I was thinking about her and I asked how she was doing. She responded she was doing well herself but still busy, mentioning here family issue (this time clarifying it was her grandmothers health). She also asked how I was doing. I then responded back wishing here grandmother well and proceeded to apologize for not getting in touch with her earlier due to some issues myself. I then emphasized that I didn't forget her. She said it was OK and that she had personal affairs anyways, wishing me well on my own issues. I followed up by lightening the mood with a funny remark about my job without her being around anymore (here internship had finished there) and she responded in the same funny tone. Finally I told her I would really like to see here again this week if she could find the time.

Now I don't like reading too much into text (that's probably why it was better to call as you suggested) but her response was very short and I think it didn't mirror my enthusiasm. She basically said "OK" and stopped the conversation by saying - in free translation from my language - "See ya!". To tell you the truth I was just happy I set myself out there about my intentions and wasn't really that bothered (after all she at least responded). So I just messaged back to her saying that whenever she finds the time she can text me and we can plan something. I then ended the conversation by wishing here a good evening. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it's safe to say I shouldn't wait to hear from here again.

I'm sure I've made many mistakes on my first attempt, but I hope I learn from them and proceed to make new ones.... just joking! Seriously though, I'm really glad I got out there and that I tried. This has been a great learning experience for me and thank you again guys for helping out.

P.S. Any mistakes I made when texting here please feel free and point them out to me. I love learning!

Sounds like you handled that pretty well.

Do try and reach out by phone to speak to the next young woman you want to spend time with

Just a small update before this thread is declared officially closed. I texted here again 2 days later suggesting a time and place to an event I thought would be nice to go to. Unfortunately she turned it down graciously, due to obligations at her village, without suggesting a possible meeting afterwards. I want to thank you all again for helping me out. I'll try to put into action everything that this encounter and you have taught me so far and next time I feel I'll do better because of your feedback. Thank you again for everything!


P.S. One thing that really bugs me though is that she made the first move, and I probably really messed up to make her dislike me on our first one on one encounter. What I mean is that I assume it's easier when someone's already in to you to develop a relationship that when you have to work up to that point first.What can I say! I guess I have to improve a lot!