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Dec 18, 2014 11:00 PM
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What are your guys' opinions on how to reject someone asking you out as smooth as possible?

It could be a confession, or someone asking you to a dance (the high school kind where they make a scene and have 8+ friends hold a poster in the background while main guy buys a shit load of flowers).

What could possibly be the most painless way to do it?

Or, if you're a sadist, what's the best way to do it to hurt their feelings?
Dec 18, 2014 11:08 PM
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I'm just honest and say when I'm not interested. Many people have it in their heads that you have to spare someone's feelings through evasive bullshitting or come off as rude as possible when showing disinterest. There are tactful, sensitive ways to speak your mind while getting the point across. A simple "sorry I can't return your feelings" or "Sorry I'm not interested, nothing personal" will do more good in the long run than "It's not you, it's me."
Dec 18, 2014 11:09 PM
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See, I used to think the nicest way was saying some shit like "I'm not interested in dating anyone right now" but that just gives them hope and they end up liking you for a longer time.

Just tell them you don't like them in that way.
Dec 18, 2014 11:10 PM
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Dec 18, 2014 11:13 PM
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mayukachan said:
See, I used to think the nicest way was saying some shit like "I'm not interested in dating anyone right now" but that just gives them hope and they end up liking you for a longer time.
That actually reminds me of a play I read for one of my classes. It's about a guy who gets rejected just like that and he turns into a batshit insane stalker who won't take no for an answer. It's called Boy gets Girl.
Dec 18, 2014 11:14 PM
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Just say no and walk away or stomp on his flowers
Dec 18, 2014 11:17 PM
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I generally don't say no to dates, I mean what's the worst thing at could happen? Then again I am a male.

If I had to reject somebody I'd probably just be as blunt as possible.
Dec 18, 2014 11:18 PM
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Objective said:
I generally don't say no to dates, I mean what's the worst thing at could happen?

Wasted time, I guess.

And giving them more hope.
Dec 18, 2014 11:24 PM
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mayukachan said:
Objective said:
I generally don't say no to dates, I mean what's the worst thing at could happen?

Wasted time, I guess.

And giving them more hope.
I reckon the only way to really prove incompatibility is to give it a shot.

Holding onto ideals of a perfect partner is unrealistic, you've really gotta sacrifice in order to find true happiness, and who knows? You might actually fall for that said person, anything is possible in this big crazy world of ours.
Dec 18, 2014 11:28 PM

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I say I am not interested if they are ugly or too ratchet. Simple, I don't dance around the shit. This girl in high school who was known as promiscuous asked me on a date once, I said HELL NAH. Dry ass fingers....
Dec 18, 2014 11:32 PM

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I am not even lucky enough to have a date...
Dec 18, 2014 11:34 PM

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I'm bad at rejecting people.

I would tell them I'm not allowed to, which isn't entirely wrong. :/
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Dec 18, 2014 11:43 PM
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I try to make it as quick (and painless) as possible by being honest with them. If I have an interest in the person, then sure, I'll go for a date to see how they are. If not, then just simply say no. That said, I rather easily take interest in someone... e _ e
Dec 18, 2014 11:44 PM

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Drakehawk said:
I am not even lucky enough to have a date...

If it makes you feel better, my experience with being asked out was because he's a loser and was just thirsty for a female.
Dec 18, 2014 11:49 PM

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mayukachan said:
Drakehawk said:
I am not even lucky enough to have a date...

If it makes you feel better, my experience with being asked out was because he's a loser and was just thirsty for a female.


Hey, you gotta look at it positively. Don't be such a debbie downer.
Dec 18, 2014 11:54 PM

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Laughing at them would probably hurt.
Dec 18, 2014 11:56 PM

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mayukachan said:
See, I used to think the nicest way was saying some shit like "I'm not interested in dating anyone right now" but that just gives them hope and they end up liking you for a longer time.
Damn, that's what I said. "I'm not interested in dating right now. I'd rather just be friends."
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Dec 18, 2014 11:58 PM

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"Sorry, i'm not interested." with a very serious and determined face/tone usually works for me. I don't like hurting other people but I don't like giving them hopes either.
Dec 19, 2014 1:11 AM

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Nanet said:
Or, if you're a sadist, what's the best way to do it to hurt their feelings?
act interested but don't ever let them go farther than being a friend.
Dec 19, 2014 1:50 AM

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"I'm not interested in dating you." is what I usually use.

If I want to be mean well... It depends on who this person is.




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Dec 19, 2014 2:01 AM

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What's a date ?!
Dec 19, 2014 2:02 AM

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It depends on the person, but I'm usually pretty blunt about it. Some of the guys I've dealt with simply don't get the damn message. I had to change my number once because of a persistent jerk who wouldn't give up.
Dec 19, 2014 9:33 AM

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If they were to ask me to meet me, I would simply ignore it since I've got no Obligation to turn up.
If they were to ask me on the Spot, I would either make it completely short like "no thanks. Bye." or just walk away; I mean: why should I waste any Time to reject someone I don't even care about?

But I guess that Girls/Woman have it much harder in that Regard than Boys/Men, so maybe calling the Police might be an Option for persistent Stalkers.
Dec 19, 2014 9:44 AM

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If I don't like the person asking, =
Dec 19, 2014 11:00 AM

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pseudoenigma said:
Nanet said:
Or, if you're a sadist, what's the best way to do it to hurt their feelings?
act interested but don't ever let them go farther than being a friend.
Thats pure evil. Who would do such a thing?
Dec 19, 2014 11:02 AM

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Well one time I went on a blind date, I looked at her once and puked in my mouth. Then throughout the whole date I just looked at my phone under the table the whole time, the second after I ate my food I told her I had to go to the bathroom. Never came back, atleast I got 'free' food :D
Dec 19, 2014 11:16 AM

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I just say I'll pass.


Dec 19, 2014 11:23 AM

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"I'm taken" but now that I think about it that is probably one of the worst ways you can do it, easy for me, but I imagine would be pretty hard for them.
Dec 19, 2014 11:40 AM

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I'm interested in someone else would be my choice. Never thought how other person would feel about it.
Dec 19, 2014 11:45 AM

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Just say that you are not interested.
Dec 19, 2014 11:47 AM

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Sol_Ou said:
pseudoenigma said:
act interested but don't ever let them go farther than being a friend.
Thats pure evil. Who would do such a thing?


Lmfao I remember i did that one time xD
Dec 19, 2014 12:25 PM

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Since you are a girl, you may have that problem in the future. Whatever the case, rejecting him nicely is the best way except from jerks and guys that are head over heels for you.
How to reject him depends clearly on the individual that you are facing.
Dec 19, 2014 12:31 PM

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'I'm sorry, but I don't like you that way.'
Dec 19, 2014 1:06 PM

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I just change the subject to Ultraman it works all the time.
Dec 19, 2014 6:12 PM

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pseudoenigma said:
Nanet said:
Or, if you're a sadist, what's the best way to do it to hurt their feelings?
act interested but don't ever let them go farther than being a friend.

That's pretty low. Even sadists have morals.
Dec 19, 2014 9:43 PM

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> ( someone who i don't know. ) "will you go on a date with me?"

> "eh.. erm.. ah.. YES. um.."

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Dec 19, 2014 9:47 PM

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Nanet said:

What could possibly be the most painless way to do it?


lie and say there is som1 else you like or you are very busy and not interested in dating
Dec 19, 2014 9:59 PM

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One girl had a friend of hers ask if i liked her I said no, yet she still tried to ask me out in person later :| I was like "im sorry I dont feel that way" and she like started crying.

Another girl wrote on paper "will you go with me (yes) (no)" i couldnt get myself to say no so since its so insentitive that way so i pretended like i never saw it and didnt respond to it which maybe wasnt the best idea.

One guy asked me out and I wasnt sure if he was joking because i didnt hear anything about him being bi or gay or anything. He kept acting serious so even though i was laughing a bit I still said "no, im sorry". I hope he was joking since he made me feel bad since he kept trying to act all sensitive which is way out of his normal personality >_>
Dec 19, 2014 10:23 PM

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Tell them you're attracted 2D.

Awkward silence may or may not follow though.
Dec 20, 2014 5:40 AM

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The one I've used the most is "Oh um.. idk I just got out of a long relationship and I don't want you to be my rebound cause you're so awesome"

But the best one I used 4 months ago and it was "OMG I wish but my parents wont let me date until Im 30" her face was like O__O and I walked away
Dec 20, 2014 6:32 AM

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Say "I'm sorry, but I already have a waifu". Works every time trust me 100% I promise.
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