I said "no thank you" which was very awkward. I don't get hit on a lot, because I am not a supermodel, but I need more replies in my arsenal.
It was SO awkward. I would rather it not be awkward for anyone. I might lie and say I am seeing someone.
Polite ways to decline a date or a request to give or get your phone number?
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I just say "thanks, that's so nice of you, but I'm not interested in dating right now." It's a lot easier now that I'm married, I just tell them that, but when I was in college it was always hit or miss if they'd accept it or get pushy.
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He wasn't pushy, he just did the "I just want to be friends and get to know you" thing. and I said "no thank you" again, because it ALWAYS catches me off guard.
Olioxenfree wrote: ↑Thu May 16, 2019 5:49 pm I just say "thanks, that's so nice of you, but I'm not interested in dating right now." It's a lot easier now that I'm married, I just tell them that, but when I was in college it was always hit or miss if they'd accept it or get pushy.
Honey, I'm the original one-eyed chicklet in the kingdom of the blind, 'cause at least I admit the world makes me nuts.
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I just smile and keep it moving. I use to take numbers and never call because I hated giving an explanation. I also love my phone because I always pretend I'm on a call whenever I'm near men.
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Just say "No, I don't want no Scrubs".
Just kidding. That is always awkward.
I would probably have a line already in my head to use, like "I am dating someone, but thank you, I am flattered".
Just kidding. That is always awkward.
I would probably have a line already in my head to use, like "I am dating someone, but thank you, I am flattered".
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It is awkward to say no but there really is no way around it. A mutual friend of me and my sisters has asked me out twice now...I said no thanks again. He was expecting a no though so it wasn't so weird the second time around lol
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I just assume that they don't notice me, because I don't really notice them. So I am always shocked and then I am more awkward than I am usually.RealisticBeauty wrote: ↑Thu May 16, 2019 5:59 pm I just smile and keep it moving. I use to take numbers and never call because I hated giving an explanation. I also love my phone because I always pretend I'm on a call whenever I'm near men.
Honey, I'm the original one-eyed chicklet in the kingdom of the blind, 'cause at least I admit the world makes me nuts.
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Well stop assuming that. Men are always looking lol. Have your phone out and ready to pretend.Bubbs wrote: ↑Thu May 16, 2019 6:03 pmI just assume that they don't notice me, because I don't really notice them. So I am always shocked and then I am more awkward than I am usually.RealisticBeauty wrote: ↑Thu May 16, 2019 5:59 pm I just smile and keep it moving. I use to take numbers and never call because I hated giving an explanation. I also love my phone because I always pretend I'm on a call whenever I'm near men.
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I wish there was a way for everyone to be sure of the signals before asking. I am sure it take courage to ask.
Oliviasmom72 wrote: ↑Thu May 16, 2019 6:02 pm It is awkward to say no but there really is no way around it. A mutual friend of me and my sisters has asked me out twice now...I said no thanks again. He was expecting a no though so it wasn't so weird the second time around lol
Honey, I'm the original one-eyed chicklet in the kingdom of the blind, 'cause at least I admit the world makes me nuts.
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LOL. Yeah, I assume they are looking at the dressed up women, not the one in sweats and a hoodie at the neighborhood gas station. If I am in a bar, I am more ready than going. on about my normal stuff.
RealisticBeauty wrote: ↑Thu May 16, 2019 6:05 pmWell stop assuming that. Men are always looking lol. Have your phone out and ready to pretend.Bubbs wrote: ↑Thu May 16, 2019 6:03 pmI just assume that they don't notice me, because I don't really notice them. So I am always shocked and then I am more awkward than I am usually.RealisticBeauty wrote: ↑Thu May 16, 2019 5:59 pm I just smile and keep it moving. I use to take numbers and never call because I hated giving an explanation. I also love my phone because I always pretend I'm on a call whenever I'm near men.
Honey, I'm the original one-eyed chicklet in the kingdom of the blind, 'cause at least I admit the world makes me nuts.