“I was ordering dessert when they were eating dinner. When they were having coffee, I was asking for a check. I had business.” -Ray Liotta, Goodfellas

A Mafia boss once said that every time he put a phone to his ear, he treated it like he had a gun to his head. He spoke calmly, with authority, but he chose his words carefully because he never knew when the Feds were listening in. If he carelessly mentioned a name, or referred to a certain piece of business, it could bring down his whole empire.

As a Mack, you need to approach phone calls with women the same way. After exchanging numbers with a woman, the biggest question for most guys is how long they should wait before calling her. They worry that if they call the next day, they’ll appear desperate, but if they wait a day or two the girl might forget about them.

Here’s the simple answer. If you used Conversation Control during your initial meeting with her, don’t worry. She will remember you. You established yourself as a fun, original individual. At the same time, you were a good listener.

She probably told you things about herself that she wouldn’t tell the average guy. If you laid this groundwork the first time you met her, she’ll be looking forward to talking to you on the phone. There’s no need for you to feel awkward or anxious about it. The door is wide open.

She also remembers you as a confident guy. Confident men take Action; those words are two of the Pillars of Power in the word M.A.C.K. So if you want to see her again and she doesn’t call you by 7pm the following evening, pick up the phone and give her a ring.

You’ve got absolutely nothing to lose. You’re a train moving full-steam ahead. With or without her, you’re going to keep macking and making moves. You’re giving her the opportunity to take a ride with you.