Is your buddy or coworker always asking for a date? Following are some suggestions for declining their offer, along with potential outcomes.
It’s a magical thing when the person you have a crush on actively pursues you. When someone you’re just not into does the same? Putting up with this is like torture. You may wish their persistent pursuit would end on its own, but you know you need to prepare a rejection strategy.
It’s crucial to handle rejection delicately since it hurts, regardless of how long you’ve known the other person.
Your admirer will likely go away from your conversation feeling wounded even if they accept your rejection graciously. What’s even worse? You’ll do the same. Rejection is not a pleasant experience. It’s humiliating, it can ruin a fantastic friendship, and it makes you uneasy to be around that person again. Having said that, it’s vital to keep in mind that getting rejected does not necessarily make you a bad or mean person. Having integrity is what this does for you.
Tips for turning down a potential partner:
The question then becomes how to turn down someone who is also classy, charming, and tactful. Here are some dishonest and some dishonorable ways to avoid that one person who just won’t go away.
1. Rejection by text message is the coward's way out.
Isn’t technological advancement the key to a brighter tomorrow? If that’s the case, your hidden admirer probably won’t take the news of your text message rejection too hard. A simple “No, thanks,” or “Sorry, I just don’t see you that way” is much simpler typed than stated. A necessity if you’re taking the easy way out!
2. A procrastinator should stay away from them.
If your admirer invites you out, but you aren’t sure how you feel about them yet, you might always say that you need some time to think about it. Or explain that you have a hectic week planned and will get back to them as soon as possible. Avoid follow-ups.
One another lie for the cruel girl. Ah, the plain falsehood. This is one of the quickest ways out of a sticky rejection. When there is a plausible explanation for a person’s rejection, the emotional blow tends to be less severe.
3. A professional's best friend: business cards.
Have some excellent business cards printed. These run incredibly cheap, if done online. Include the simple message, “No, thank you,” on your card. In the future, if someone asks you out and you’re not interested, just say you’ll give them your card.
4. Honesty, for the bold.
Unfortunately, honesty is difficult to achieve. If someone asks you out again, though, you should probably put a stop to things quickly and openly. Don’t be shy about telling them you’d rather not go out with them. You don’t have to be rude, but you should be straightforward.
It takes guts to say no.
Saying “no” when someone asks you out requires a lot of guts. The need to stay away from them or at least not say anything that would upset them is strong. Which type of rejection hurts the most? The honest truth. Let down people or be honest with yourself; both are difficult. Whenever you muster the courage to play an honest card, you should congratulate yourself on your bravery.
A date request can catch you off guard, and you may even feel resentful of the unexpected pressure. Try not to be too heartless with your rejection before you’re ready to let loose on them; it takes strength to say no, just as it takes a lot of courage to put your sentiments out there.
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