Goal: Demonstrate reliability and genuine interest through strategic follow-up actions within 24-48 hours
Send a Personalized Follow-Up Message: Contact them within 24-48 hours of meeting
- Reference a specific detail from your conversation: "I've been thinking about that book recommendation you mentioned"
- Use their preferred communication method (text, email, social media) if they shared it
- Expected result: They respond positively and remember you clearly
Suggest a Concrete Next Step: Propose a specific activity based on your conversation
- "Would you like to check out that coffee shop you mentioned this weekend?"
- "I'm going to that art exhibit we talked about on Saturday - want to join me?"
- "There's a hiking group meeting next week if you're interested in joining"
- Expected result: They either accept or suggest an alternative
Set a Specific Time and Place: Make definite plans, not vague suggestions
- Propose exact details: "How about Saturday at 2 PM at [specific location]?"
- Offer 2-3 specific options if they can't make your first suggestion
- Expected result: You have a confirmed plan in your calendars
Follow Through Consistently: Honor your commitments and communicate any changes
- Arrive on time or slightly early to your planned meeting
- If you must reschedule, do so at least 24 hours in advance with a specific alternative
- Expected result: They see you as reliable and trustworthy
Create a Natural Communication Rhythm: Establish regular but not overwhelming contact
- Send a brief, friendly message every 3-5 days initially
- Share relevant content: "Saw this article about [topic you discussed] and thought of you"
- Expected result: They begin initiating contact with you too
If they don't respond to your first message: Wait 3-4 days, then try once more with a different approach or platform
If they decline your invitation: Suggest they let you know when they're free, then wait for them to reach out
If they seem busy or overwhelmed: Scale back to less frequent contact and let them set the pace
You'll know you're done when: You've established a reliable pattern of mutual communication and follow-through
- You've successfully met up at least once since your initial meeting
- They've initiated contact with you at least once
- You both follow through on plans and commitments consistently
- Communication feels natural and reciprocal
Ready for next step? You've built initial trust and are ready to deepen the connection through shared experiences