| I need a guys advice about phone numbers.
Posted: 2/6/2007 12:17:27 AM | I have given my phone number a times and then when the guy calls me....it says restricted on my caller ID. This has happened a number of times.? What is that all about, guys?
What should I do. Just quit fishing in that area of the pond? | |
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| I need a guys advice about phone numbers.
Posted: 2/6/2007 12:54:50 AM | | some people choose to not have their number public for whatever reason, i wouldnt put anything into it. If they wont give you their number, then worry. | |
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| I need a guys advice about phone numbers.
Posted: 2/6/2007 1:10:48 AM | The caller ID block is fairly common.
By itself it doesn't mean anything. Some people block caller ID from showing they were the one who called, then turn around and set the phone to automaticly reject calls with the ID blocked. (a bit hypocritical,but they do it)
In the long run, blocking your caller ID from going out does no good. If you call a cell number even if the cell phone says blocked on the screen, its likely to show the number on the bill. My bill shows all incomming and outgoing calls... with the numbers. | |
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| I need a guys advice about phone numbers.
Posted: 2/6/2007 1:14:35 AM | A lot of girls act needy and will call up guys just to talk ad-nauseum when they're in the friend category. They're probably calling you because they want to have sex, but are living life on their terms and don't want you to have access to them. Like the other person said they might already have a girlfriend or whatever else, looking for some action from you on the side.
If this is a pattern, then it's not normal. They have their reasons for doing this, probably selfish ones. | |
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| I need a guys advice about phone numbers.
Posted: 2/6/2007 6:27:01 AM | | Whenever I have agreed to have a woman call me I always insist they block their number as I want them to feel comfortable and talk on their terms. If I call I won't bother with the block and if the call goes to voicemail and gathers dust, well, I get it. | |
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| I need a guys advice about phone numbers.
Posted: 2/6/2007 7:02:09 AM | Caller ID blocked?
Big deal? Nope. Happens ALL the time. Some people are paranoid about thier privacy. When they call, ask them for thier number. Tell them it's only fair, since they have yours. If they won't give you a number, then you can worry. If you have to worry more than once in a blue moon, then it's time to look at your choice of fishing holes, or casting patterns, or bait, or whatever.
Just remember quid quo pro. What's good for the goose, is good for the gander. (Although personally I never understood that saying. Not that I'm knocking it or anything, but it occured to me years ago that the goose likes a little bit of penis now and again, but the gander probably can do without...lol...I'm just sayin'...)
~ahem~...I digress...
Just expect the same treatment you give and you will be fine. | |
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| I need a guys advice about phone numbers.
Posted: 2/6/2007 7:02:43 AM | I had a stalker like personality in my life a while ago.... it's not fun.
I woldn't look too far into it. Many people prefer there privacy and will only pass out there number when comfortable. I have identi-call and screen my calls that way. But then again, I don't lead a lifestyle where I need to be concerned too much about others attaining my number.
When they call you... simply ask for their number... if they say no, maybe question motives then. | |
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| I need a guys advice about phone numbers.
Posted: 2/6/2007 7:12:49 AM | It's called playing it safe. All it takes is a phone # to find out where a person resides (reverse-lookup). So if the individual values their privacy or even safety (there are weirdos out there you know), then it's pretty much a no-brainer.
I don't think many people would appreciate phone calls coming in at all hours of the day from someone they just talked to and perhaps didn't hit it off with during the 1st conversation. Or even having them show up on their doorstep just to say "hi" - and yes, people will do that...give your head a good shake if you think otherwise. What if you had children - do you really want strange people just showing up ? Especially on this site where most of the people are generally out to get the nookie and seem to have a hard time understanding what the term "no" means...
Get used to the restricted #'s - at least they're calling you. | |
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| I need a guys advice about phone numbers.
Posted: 2/6/2007 7:28:31 AM | | i have a feature on my phone called 'call privacy' and it only displays my number to people that have it stored in their phone memory and restricts it to all others. if we were in a situation where i was calling you, i would certainly give you my number as well. if they wont give it too you, then i would worry. | |
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| I need a guys advice about phone numbers.
Posted: 2/6/2007 7:28:43 AM | | Most guys have no problem calling from their cell phone. It's the home number they don't want to give out. If his number is restricted he either has no cell phone or playing games. I don't know about you but I want to know who I am talking to. I'd not be so inclined to get involved with someone who does not want me to know their name or call phone number | |
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| I need a guys advice about phone numbers.
Posted: 2/6/2007 8:08:08 AM | I never give my number to the guys. If they don't offer to give me their number and are not comfortable with me having their number ... too doggone bad.
As "carbizmgr" (Msg. 6) says:
Whenever I have agreed to have a woman call me I always insist they block their number as I want them to feel comfortable and talk on their terms.
That's great when I hear that! Sometimes I block my number and sometimes I don't, but at least I know if I do, he's not going to be upset about it.
I might block my number for the first call, but if we hit it off ... I want him to have my number. He will not only get it in an email, I won't be blocking it anymore either.
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| I need a guys advice about phone numbers.
Posted: 2/6/2007 8:34:56 AM | Umm..I have had that happen with females as well. I think the FIRST time someone calls..it's pretty normal because you could be a crazy psycho girl and it's best to get to know you a bit first ;).
If he ALWAYS has it restricted and doesnt give you his number...dump him...he's married or has a gf. | |
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| I need a guys advice about phone numbers.
Posted: 2/6/2007 8:36:59 AM | | i'll say its mostly either unintentional or insecurity, maybe they think since your giving your number out so easily that you might be the phone call extremist, meaning that you might call them alot. | |
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| I need a guys advice about phone numbers.
Posted: 2/6/2007 9:03:12 AM | | I know its ask a guy, but when I took my caller ID off my phone when I call people its says unknown name unknown number... perhaps they don't have caller ID and this is what is happening with some of them or all... perhaps | |
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| I need a guys advice about phone numbers.
Posted: 2/6/2007 10:24:52 AM | actually funny enough you can chose to set it up as restricted... sometimes the phone company does it for you and sometimes depending on the type of call it is it shows up that way...
quick rule of thumb... restricted number = answering machine... | |
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| I need a guys advice about phone numbers.
Posted: 2/6/2007 1:00:21 PM | Just so you know, sometimes numbers show up as restricted even if you don't block it. The other day I called my parents and one of the first things they asked is 'Why are you calling from a restricted number?' I was using the same phone I always used but for some reason I showed up as restricted. And there's seriously no reason I'd have to restrict my number for my parents.
I believe too that if people choose to have an unlisted number it will show up as restricted as well. | |
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| I need a guys advice about phone numbers.
Posted: 2/6/2007 1:24:58 PM | Quid Pro Quo is a latin phrase that essentially means "payment for service" or "we come out even"
Whe the politicians holler "There was no quid pro quo" they mean they didn't get any payment or favors in return for something they did. Its the same as saying "I didn't take a bribe."
Essentially.. it doesn't apply here. | |
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| I need a guys advice about phone numbers.
Posted: 2/6/2007 1:27:09 PM | My phone's default setting is to not display the number to caller ID.
On the same token, I don't generally 'get a girl's number' so much as I 'exchange numbers' with her. So if you have his number what difference does it make if it displays? | |
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| I need a guys advice about phone numbers.
Posted: 2/6/2007 2:33:31 PM | No need to panic!!!!
I'm sure a lot of girls do this too...it keeps you in control until you are sure that the person on the other endis not a nutcase!!!
Just play it cool, if he doesn't give you his number after a couple of conversations though, or after you meet, it probably means he has something to hide: i.e. a wife!! | |
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| I need a guys advice about phone numbers.
Posted: 2/14/2007 7:58:48 PM | at my house: i have an unpublished phone # (can't get it from directory assistance & not in the phone book), also have permanent caller-ID blocking on my home number. (shows up as "restricted.")
my cellular phone isn't blocked. if i give my number to someone, then i don't use *67 when i call. if someone has given me their number and i haven't given them my number, i'll usually use *67. | |
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| I need a guys advice about phone numbers.
Posted: 2/14/2007 8:18:49 PM | It says they don't know if you're crazy or not and would rather not have a clingy stalker chick hounding them if they don't like you after the conversation is over...or after you meet.
I prefer it that way....but I have made exceptions.
You probably don't happen to be one of those...
But don't sweat it. | |
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| I need a guys advice about phone numbers.
Posted: 2/14/2007 9:44:11 PM | Talk to them and check out what kind of guy they are. There are some people who are phone retarded, and they don't know how to block their number or unblock their number. I know that my number is not blocked, but I have no clue how to block my number. So, if my number ever gets blocked, I won't know how to unblock it.
Give them a chance. | |
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| I need a guys advice about phone numbers.
Posted: 2/14/2007 10:25:40 PM | | Actually, caller ID blocks are pretty normal these days, and many times if they live out of your calling area it will show up that way even if they don't have it blocked. I wouldn't be concerned about the block...I would be concerned if a person had your number but refused to give you thiers. I tend to not answer my phone if I don't know who is calling...just a habit. I get a lot of misdialed calls for some reason. So anyone who calls me who isn't in my phone book goes to voice mail, and if they want me to call them back, obviously they have to leave a number. If they don't, I would get suspicious. | |
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| I need a guys advice about phone numbers.
Posted: 2/14/2007 11:21:45 PM | Note... some of the VOIP phone systems don't function with some of the caller ID systems.... and that will give "unknown" on the caller ID screen no matter what the setting are.
So... don't stress over lack of caller ID. | |
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