Under pressure - do i have to be funny on the phone after intro?

LegacyUser

Hey there, met this girl last night. Great craic, great everything. Wana call her maybe tomoro or something, but im a bit nervous cos on the night I was being real funny, i was just in flyin form and everything was just runnin, i like to think im funny but that night i was just in great form! and now when i call im wondering whether she'll expect me to be funny still, even tho im nervous and if i do try to be funny, il just come accross weird cos the phone on the first call is completely different to when ur out. Thoughts? Advice?

Sanjuro

You're not a performing monkey, and you don't have to do a song and dance for this girl. If you see yourself as a funny guy, then be that. Yourself. The more you try and force it, the worse you'll feel if things don't go swimmingly, the more you'll try force it, the worse you'll feel... it's a vicious circle.
You're past the first hurdle in that you're in a position where you can call this girl. Just be yourself and let the conversation flow naturally. Good luck!

ash23

You were probably at your funniest because of her.
I don't consider myself a comedienne but with certain people I am funny, the joker of the group. This is because these people bring out that side of me. They get my sense of humour and their laughter relaxes me and makes me even funnier.
Maybe this girl is the type that brings out that side of you.

To be honest, on the phone is v different to real life, in person.
Something you might say on a night out may sound lame over the phone.

Just relax and talk to her. She's a person, not a Simon Cowell of funny men.

Good luck

panda100

TBH I think it would be a bit irritating If someone was trying to be funny and jokiing all the time. She's seen that you have a good sense of humor so let her see other sides of you as well.