Ask the Coach 12-16-12
I’ll call you
In two different discussions in recent weeks, the Coach has been asked what it means when a guy says he’ll call you (the girl), and then he doesn’t. The Coach is asking, “Why do guys do this? No one is forcing them to say they’ll call, so why does this happen?” We turn to guest columnist, Ashley Thurby, to hear her take on this tactic by some guys.
Let’s be honest — no girl holds the key to the complicated, yet simple mind of a man. So, I left this one up to the guys. I asked some male friends, “Why even say you’ll call?” Here’s what I found out. Out of 12 men, 9 of them said that it’s just easier to keep it courteous and say, “I’ll call you,” than, “Well, I had a great time, but I’m not going to call you.” They’d rather avoid the awkward situation, as they find it more difficult to be honest to the girl’s face if they are not interested. Plus, it keeps the door open if they do later decide to call. In this case, the guy might also be “unsure” if he is interested at first, so he could be looking to keep the possibility of dialogue open. Besides, if he does decide to call, he looks good because he said he would. Several of the guys said that not receiving a call could mean that he actually really likes you and is too nervous or shy to make the first move. A few of the guys said they like the girl to call them first and initiate the interaction so they know she is interested. Others said they do it to make the girl wonder why they aren’t calling and keep her interested. Also, some said they wait to find out more about the girl to see if she is someone that they could like. There you have it — straight from guys themselves.
We will hear from Katie Semans next week for her take on this matter.
WVU cheerleader
The Coach sat down recently and spoke with former Uniontown and current WVU cheerleader Carly Superick. Carly is a delightful young woman, who has been dedicated to this activity for many years, much like many of us were dedicated to some sport(s) back in the day. Cheering has given her the opportunity to travel and meet others from different parts of the country, along with providing fun challenges along the way. Cheerleading requires skill development and a lot of dedication just like other sports and activities, and Carly has worked through several severe injuries, to include two concussions; a hot topic in today’s world of sports. To hear more about Carly’s story, her interview continues to be aired locally for approximately another week on Time Out for Sports and channel 77.
Coach’s Comment: It makes a lot more sense to live richly than to die rich. Be safe, and thanks for making the Coach a part of your Steeler Sunday!
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