Ask someone out by email? Here's the situation:

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So here's the situation:

I was on a film shoot yesterday, working with a wonderful young actress, but her schedule was tight that day, and so it was a mad rush to shoot all her scenes...as a result little time to commiserate, though we did chat during the occasional break between shots. Because she had to leave quickly, and I had to go about breaking down gear at the end of the day, there was no chance to follow up, or make a face to face proposition for meeting up.

I don't know here status except she is divorced, but that was several years ago. She has a website from which I have her email, so it's not like I'm using private information I did not ask to get. I'd like to ask her to lunch or coffee.

But of course I'm torn between the unspoken rules of dating, which seem to suggest asking out by email is a faux pas. But I haven't the slightest idea when I'll ever see her again, since the scenes involving her character have wrapped, so really what do I have to lose by taking a chance?

Here's what I propose to send her (draft 1)

Hi X,

We met on the location shoot the other day (I was the scriptwriter and Mr. "magic fingers" [Note to WPers: this is a film term, nothing sexual. "Magic fingers" is the term for when you wave your hands in front of a movie light for an effect, which in this case was to create rippling water being reflected off the actresses's face], and wanted to say how much I enjoyed working with you. It was wonderful having such a consummate professional who was so patient while we worked.

I enjoyed your stories from your work on the stage, and I regretted we didn't have more time to chat. I have no idea when our paths might cross again, if ever, so I wanted to see if you'd like to meet for lunch, perhaps next week?

Here's my mobile if you'd like to reach me directly.

Again, it was wonderful working with you, and I hope we may see each other again!

Best Wishes

[My name]"



So what do you all think?

So here's the situation:

I was on a film shoot yesterday, working with a wonderful young actress, but her schedule was tight that day, and so it was a mad rush to shoot all her scenes...as a result little time to commiserate, though we did chat during the occasional break between shots. Because she had to leave quickly, and I had to go about breaking down gear at the end of the day, there was no chance to follow up, or make a face to face proposition for meeting up.

I don't know here status except she is divorced, but that was several years ago. She has a website from which I have her email, so it's not like I'm using private information I did not ask to get. I'd like to ask her to lunch or coffee.

But of course I'm torn between the unspoken rules of dating, which seem to suggest asking out by email is a faux pas. But I haven't the slightest idea when I'll ever see her again, since the scenes involving her character have wrapped, so really what do I have to lose by taking a chance?

Here's what I propose to send her (draft 1)

Hi X,

We met on the location shoot the other day (I was the scriptwriter and Mr. "magic fingers" [Note to WPers: this is a film term, nothing sexual. "Magic fingers" is the term for when you wave your hands in front of a movie light for an effect, which in this case was to create rippling water being reflected off the actresses's face], and wanted to say how much I enjoyed working with you. It was wonderful having such a consummate professional who was so patient while we worked.

I enjoyed your stories from your work on the stage, and I regretted we didn't have more time to chat. I have no idea when our paths might cross again, if ever, so I wanted to see if you'd like to meet for lunch, perhaps next week?

Here's my mobile if you'd like to reach me directly.

Again, it was wonderful working with you, and I hope we may see each other again!

Best Wishes

[My name]"



So what do you all think?

Make it a bit more casual and brief, be a little cheeky about why you didn't catch her on the day otherwise you may come across as a stalker.

Well no reply. It was a longshot but I tried. Gonna keep trying until I find someone. Surely there is someone who will tolerate me?

Don't start doubting yourself after one email and approach, you will need to email and approach a lot more women than that before you find the right one.