Santa Clara University   The Big Q  Back to Blog  When Do I
Friend?  Monday, Sep. 26, 2011  Best student answer to Emily's
problem wins a $50 gift certificate.  Comments must be received
by midnight Sunday, Oct. 1.  Rules  At the beginning of her
Freshman year, Emily is a bit surprised to find a notification
for a friend request along with a message. It's from John, a guy
she met at Orientation who lives in the neighboring dorm. His
message is brief: "Hey Emily! Good meeting you at Orientation.
Looking forward to seeing more of you! John."  Emily hadn't
spent too much time with John since they weren't in the same
orientation group. During the few interactions they did have,
though, he came off as a bit creepy. He kept popping up wherever
Emily went and acting over-friendly. He's definitely not someone
she is hoping to get to know better.  Emily feels kind of odd
confirming, but she doesn't want to seem snobby and unfriendly
by refusing something as simple as a Facebook friend request.
Should she and John beco