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How to say no to a date
MAKE SURE YOU WANT TO SAY NO:
Once you've said no, that's usually it. You probably won't be asked by this
person again. Would you queue up to be kicked in the teeth twice? If you really
are busy at that particular time, but might consider going out with him/her in
the future, say something like "I'm sorry, tomorrow night I can't. But, please
ask me again."
LET HIM DOWN GENTLY:
Don't be too harsh. The last thing you want to do is really hurt him/her. So,
answers like "I don't think so" or "Maybe another time" which are both fairly
vague, will probably be interpreted as a 'no'.
ASK FOR TIME:
If you don't want to make up your mind on the spot, but would like sometime to
think about this, just say so.
SUGGEST A JOINT VENTURE:
If you enjoy this person's company, but are not romantically interested, suggest
a joint venture with other colleagues or friends. Something like, "Would you
like to join my friends and me tonight?" should work.
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