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There's helpful and then there's too helpful. And the fact that she's female makes a difference. It shouldn't but it does.
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Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostSomeone at work (who happens to be female) has an ongoing problem with her home internet connection meaning she's having to stay late at the office to finish work when she could be at home. I had a mifi dongle in my bag which I haven't used in ages and wouldn't miss if she borrowed it for a couple of weeks and it wouldn't cost me anything in data charges either (as long as she stayed in the limit).
As this was the second time I've ever spoken to her, I decided to avoid any awkwardness about possible motives and not offer it.
Reading too much into an innocent scenario. You're colleagues so you have a get out of jail free card.
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Originally posted by Zippy View PostYou could suggest she gets one? Not creepy at all in my book.
Have you been openly leering, though?She has got fantastic legs
Never, I'm far too much of a gentleman
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ah yes, the old,
' I understand you are free tonight, do you mind i I slip you a dongle'
approach
lock up your daughters
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Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostSomeone at work (who happens to be female) has an ongoing problem with her home internet connection meaning she's having to stay late at the office to finish work when she could be at home. I had a mifi dongle in my bag which I haven't used in ages and wouldn't miss if she borrowed it for a couple of weeks and it wouldn't cost me anything in data charges either (as long as she stayed in the limit).
As this was the second time I've ever spoken to her, I decided to avoid any awkwardness about possible motives and not offer it.
Have you been openly leering, though?
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Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostSomeone at work (who happens to be female) has an ongoing problem with her home internet connection meaning she's having to stay late at the office to finish work when she could be at home. I had a mifi dongle in my bag which I haven't used in ages and wouldn't miss if she borrowed it for a couple of weeks and it wouldn't cost me anything in data charges either (as long as she stayed in the limit).
As this was the second time I've ever spoken to her, I decided to avoid any awkwardness about possible motives and not offer it.
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Originally posted by Robinho View PostCreepy i'd say.
Maybe recommends she buys one herself.
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Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostSomeone at work (who happens to be female) has an ongoing problem with her home internet connection meaning she's having to stay late at the office to finish work when she could be at home. I had a mifi dongle in my bag which I haven't used in ages and wouldn't miss if she borrowed it for a couple of weeks and it wouldn't cost me anything in data charges either (as long as she stayed in the limit).
As this was the second time I've ever spoken to her, I decided to avoid any awkwardness about possible motives and not offer it.
Maybe recommends she buys one herself.
Edit: unless you're trying to harvest her ovaries, in which case, knock yourself out.
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