Is it a casual lunch invite or more than that?

[Anonymous]

The other day I was attending a workshop with few of my work colleagues and it happened that one of the coworkers- lets call him R was there ( we are becoming good friends and we are mutually attracted to each other but hopelessly shy).

I was talking to him and few others, when I mentioned that I will finish the story I was telling after we finish at the end of the day. Suddenly R asked me and another female colleague if we would like to join him and his friend for lunch to continue our discussion.

I accepted the invite and I thought it will be a near by cafe or something. It turns out that he has taken us to highly reviewed Italian restaurant which took us 30 minutes walk from where we were. As I was reading the menu, he told me "don't worry this restaurant does only seafood dishes". I was surprised for two reasons, one for choosing an Italian restaurant ( Italian is my favorite cuisine and previously he commented he doesn't like italian food much. Also, choosing a seafood specific place as he knows that I don't eat beef or chicken).

Was everything a coincidence or am I analyzing too much? I know you guys might say that I need to ask him directly which I am planning to do, but very keen to know now what was that about. In sum, do you think this is a casual lunch invite or more than that?

[Guy13]

What a great way to meet and congeal a relationship than at a Professional Organization meeting or conference. I think both of you are quite astute in your own ways.

He has definitely been attending to you and what is said. And you recall, because you are of the woman Sex, what both said. It is clear that you each have a significance in one another's life given that he recalls and plans given he is of the male Sex.

It seems like you two have progressed farther than many people in a given relationship. And, no sex to muddy the water. What in the F- are you waiting for?

[Asker]

Thanks for the reply:)

[Iron_Man]

An Italian restaurant only doing seafood dishes. I would just be sitting there having a glass of water I don’t like seafood. I only like New England, clam chowder and tunafish sandwiches. Basically, that’s a professional work luncheon don’t make anything more out of it. Unless the guy talk to you later on separately.

[mathew1543]

That's way more than just friendly. And he has done research about your likes and dislikes lol

[Asker]

That’s what I suspect as well, thanks for the reply :)

[WanderingLoveWizard]

You don't have to ask him straight up, that's goofy talk

[noohair]

Too many coincidences to be random.

[Asker]

Thanks for the reply :)

[SnowedIn]

I think overanalyzing.

[Asker]

Thanks for the reply :)

[OhyeahCumHere]

It depends

[Asker]

Thanks for the reply :)

[OhyeahCumHere]

You are welcome:)
You say 30mins walk.. So after 30 mins walk, u go to italian restaurant and that only does sea food. Sounds like a plan
But you must heard of it from his mouth
Otherwise u can't be sure
If he doesn't tell , ask him directly if it was planned or something.
What would u lose by asking, better not to think about it too much if its planned or not:)
Come to Turkish cuisine too:) 😀

[Asker]

That’s what I thought, because no way it’s just a coincidence and I guess his friend was aware of the plan. I saw them talking to each other before we headed to the restaurant about the lunch and they were careful we don’t hear a thing.
I will definitely ask him if I see him next time and I might give Turkish cuisine a chance :)

[OhyeahCumHere]

Probably , id think about it like how you think :)
Haha okay, enjoy your meal in advance 😀