I was trying to impress you

After thinking a moment you realize that you wanted to indirectly show off your class by acting like all of this wasn't good enough for you. You're embarrassed, and you chuckle nervously as you get ready to say it out loud.

"Well honestly I was trying to impress you."

She snorts disdainfully - or maybe amusedly.

"I thought that somehow behaving the way I did would lead to talking about the kind of things I'm used to, and you'd be impressed by that."

She raises an eyebrow, "you must not get much."

"Sorry, what?"

"You really think that talking about yourself is a way to capture a girl's interest? Let alone in the form of whining."

"I don't know.." you say dumbly, looking at your feet.

"It's commendable of you to admit that, { first }. But seriously, a little advice - the most interesting people to talk to are those who want to talk about you."

"Oh..." You're surprised enough that she gave you the time of day. You can't even believe that she's giving you dating advice, "thanks!" You blow it on the volume control.

"Take care of yourself. I'll be in touch."