Guy considers the possible outcomes: (a) He talks to Carol and she responds in a friendly manner. He gets her phone number and a proper date next week. (b) He

Guy considers the possible outcomes: (a) He talks to Carol and she responds in a friendly manner. He gets her phone number and a proper date next week. (b) He does not approach Carol. He can enjoy another rewarding task (like reading the last issue of Plus). (c) He talks to Carol and she proves uninterested. He will feel miserable for a week. A week? Guy needs to lighten up, and not take rejection so seriously. His attitude may have just cost him a date with an intelligent and attractive woman.