Ok, so my imperfect pick-up phrase seems to have worked… partially. After I left Teddy a message on facebook I went out in the sun for a couple of hours, and when I got back he’d replied. Something like:
“That’s straightforward… guess I am, but I’m moving in two weeks. What were you thinking?”
To which I wanted to reply:
“I was hoping dirty minds think alike.” but instead I said:
“I’m bored with this city, but you seem fun. So let’s hang out.
Not usually this straightforward with guys, but you looked like someone who wouldn’t mind. Am I right?”
And then communication stopped. Maybe should’ve gone with the “dirty minds” instead. It’s too bad you can’t assume people are your friends and won’t misunderstand you. I wish I could speak freely with people and tell them what’s really on my mind.