Dear Mike Cares, what advice would you give this junior janitor in a jam?

DEAR MIKE CARES: I work at a school. There's this woman here I would like to know. She's 21; I'm 24. I do maintenance and janitorial work. She's a professional, either a teacher or administrator. I wrote her a note wishing her and her family well for the holidays. She texted me once, thanking me for the note and wishing me happy holidays, too. I want more communication. I'm not sure if she's nervous and doesn't know what to say or does not like me for some reason. She seems like an incredible person, and I'd hate to pass up the opportunity to know her better. What's your take on this? -- HER FUTURE FRIEND? IN SAN FRANCISCO

DEAR HER FUTURE FRIEND? IN SAN FRANCISCO: I’m not sure anyone is a “professional” at the age of 21, but I do know that most teachers view the janitor as the creepy guy who leers at teen girls and probably has bodies buried under his front porch. But since you are both so young it might be a good idea to pursue her if not only to get laid but to see how she treats a janitor in real life. If she has a lapse in judgement and actually agrees to go on a date with you, make sure you wash your hands, wear your best coveralls and try not to talk about things like the obvious wax buildup on the restaurant floor! Good Luck and Keep in Touch! Dear Mike Cares is also on X, Instagram, Reddit, Substack and Facebook (whatever they are.) For more honest advice, email me your stupid questions at DearMikeCares@gmail.com