SF, huh? Cheers, mate! Some objective, constructive criticism:
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I've been frequenting this salsa club for the last six months and making an effort to get to know people and make friends. I've had quite a bit of success and I'm pleased with myself. I've made male and female friends, I haven't tried very hard to convert any of the HBs to F-closes because I'm more interested in keeping it low key and looking elsewhere for proper gaming opportunities. This place is something I'd like to use as a home base where everyone knows my name.
Seems like you've invested some time and energy into this place.
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Called her on January 6th at 5pm (left no message) and again at 8pm where I must have left a message.
Called her on January 7th, I don't think I left a message.
Right there, IMO, you called too many times without giving her a fair chance to respond.
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Today, January 20th, I called her and left a vmail suggesting that we hang out on Friday night since she can't make it to the show at the weekend. That was at 6:24pm.
Why? Has she shown any interest in you? Also, this is the second time you're suggesting making "plans" for a Day 2 with her. Day 2s are most successful if you can get her to tag along with whatever it is you're doing anyway, preferably with your friends.
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My initial feeling was a combination of anger and hurt. Then it was just anger. I was tempted to get something witty translated into Farsi and post it up on her wall before de-friending her. I was going to get a translation for something like "Online translation services are very useful. Don't you agree?" Or "Isn't it interesting what you can discover with online translation services?"
I didn't go that far, and so far I haven't reacted. I want to cool down a bit more before I do anything else, if anything.
Good on ya to take some time to cool down. Now, if you do post some kind of retaliation, think of what kind of message that sends to her and her friend about you. Honestly, she's entitled to her opinion... and you're entitled to not give a rat's ass about her opinion. By posting in response you're 1) letting her know that you went so far as to translate what she writes on her friend's wall, 2) letting her know that she holds power over your emotions, and 3) making your salsa spot awkward now that she knows that you know what she said.
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What would you do in that situation? Bear in mind, she's a regular at the club just like me. I don't want something to happen that'll give me a bad reputation in there. At the same time, I'd like her to know that I understand what she posted for the sake of delivering some sort of 'justice.'
Not gonna happen. Swallow your pride, be a man, and ignore it. Keep going to your spot. If you see her, be courteous... dance with her, even. Just move on from trying to game her. At the same time, keep making friends and keep projecting the confidence and high value that reflects the man that you are.
Whenever you feel burned, always remember this Spanish proverb: Living well is the best revenge.