Polite ways to decline a date or a request to give or get your phone number?

[Bubbs]

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.

[Olioxenfree]

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.

[Bubbs]

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.

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.

[RealisticBeauty]

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.

[cellomom26]

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".

[Oliviasmom72]

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

[Bubbs]

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.

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]

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.

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.

Well stop assuming that. Men are always looking lol. Have your phone out and ready to pretend.

[Bubbs]

I wish there was a way for everyone to be sure of the signals before asking. I am sure it take courage to ask.

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

[Bubbs]

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.

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.

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.

Well stop assuming that. Men are always looking lol. Have your phone out and ready to pretend.