9 PM too late to call?

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Registered: 05-27-2005
9 PM too late to call?
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Fri, 05-12-2006 - 5:13pm
Hey all, I had been exchanging emails with a woman and we seemed to have some mutual interests, etc. She gave me her number and then a day or 2 later I called her around 9:15. We talked for a few minutes but not long because she said she was tired. I left it at that. This morning I get an email out of the blue saying she is no longer interested because I broke her 9 and 9 rule?! No calling for the first time before 9 AM and not after 9 PM. I called her a fuddy duddy and asked whether she also didn't wear white after Labor Day (a childish reply but I was a little cranky after her email). I know - I should have left it alone but really, 9? I've always heard 10 was the latest to call. Any opinions?

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Registered: 03-16-2006
Sun, 05-14-2006 - 2:02pm

While after 9 IS a little late to call IMO, I agree with everyone else that if she hadn't bothered to tell you that she adheres to the 9 to 9 rule, it's ridiculous to next you for it.

heather 5-18-10
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Registered: 05-27-2005
Sun, 05-14-2006 - 2:13pm
Hilarious!
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Registered: 02-15-2005
Mon, 05-15-2006 - 11:24am

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Those of us who have horses to feed, dogs to walk and mothers to take care of before getting ourselves ready for work and to the office at 7:30 AM.


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Registered: 11-05-2003
Mon, 05-15-2006 - 1:34pm
I'll do you one better...I routinely go to bed at 7 or 8pm because I work at 4am. But I let guys know that when I give out my number.
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Registered: 06-16-2003
Mon, 05-15-2006 - 1:47pm
I have never heard of the 9-9 rule and I was brought up by a mom who wore white gloves to church and never, ever wore white after labor day. Personally, I prefer to talk later, after my daughter is in bed and I have 'me' time. This woman needs to get over herself if she wants to find a life partner!
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Registered: 02-15-2005
Mon, 05-15-2006 - 2:11pm

Yikes - I don't think I want your schedule!

But you're right - ya have to TELL a person what your good times are. This chick was way out of line for expecting the OP to be a mind reader.


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