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How do you reject a guy nicely?

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In general, it's best to just be honest and direct, and say something like, "I'm sorry but I'm not interested." However, if you need to get away quickly, you can say something along the lines of, "I'm really busy right now and I have to get somewhere, but it was nice meeting you," or, "I love your approach, but unfortunately I'm seeing someone."

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What do I do if I give a guy my number but then I change my mind?

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Just don't take his calls or respond to his texts. If he doesn't get the hint, or you want to be more direct about it, let him know that you're sorry for the confusion, but you're just not interested.

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I got scared when a stranger talks to me while I'm walking on the side road. How do I overcome that problem?

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Don't stop to talk to people when you're alone, and try to walk with friends when you can. Always carry something that makes a lot of noise, like a whistle. Also, keep your hands free, and make sure you have shows that you can run in easily. Try to avoid dark areas and lonely places. Call the police if you feel like you're in danger

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I say sorry automatically and without thinking. How do I stop this?

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I realized I did too. I stopped this by taking deep breaths when someone was talking to me and urging myself not to be so fast to reply because it automatically came out. Also, I rationalized the situation, like, "I don't have to say sorry before I take the empty seat," or, "I don't have to say sorry before I say something that contradicts someone else. It's okay to disagree with someone, it's okay to have conflict. Don't apologize for existing.

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What do you do when a guy asks for your number, and you don't have a phone?

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You can give him an email, but you should use one dedicated for this purpose. That way, he can't get any personal information about you.

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Can this also work if I'm a man?

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Yes, none of these tips/methods are gender-specific. You can absolutely follow these steps if you want to avoid giving your number to someone.

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How can you tell if someone just wants to be friends when they ask for your number?

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Ask them why they want your number. If you do not want a relationship tell them that. If you like them in a friendly way, you should let them know so they do not think otherwise.

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What do I do if a man asks me for my phone number when I'm underage?

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Say you aren't comfortable with giving your number to him and walk away. If you're in a public place, try walking toward a busy area just in case he turns aggressive toward you.

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What if a guy rejects my number?

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Just find a way to accept that he won’t take your number, and try to find someone else, if you want.

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What do I do if someone asks for my contact number and I give it to him, but later want to reject him?

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If he tries using the number, delete the message and don't reply. If it gets excessive, you can block him.

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What's the best way to politely decline someone who asks for a phone number over a webpage?

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You could say "Sorry, I don't give my number to people online."

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What do I do if my lover isn't giving me a phone number?

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If they won't give you their phone number, they're obviously not very serious about you. And for that matter, they might even be in a relationship or married. What you want to do about that is up to you, but I'd suggest you just move on.

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How do I reject men on a dating site that want my phone number?

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Say, "I'm sorry, I don't give my phone number out to people online that I don't know well."

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How do I get my crush interested in me?

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Take a look at How to Flirt and How to Make a Man Fall in Love with You for some tips.

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A guy asked for my number and I didn't want to give it to him, but then he asked if I still work at the same place. What do I do?

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Without further context, the question seems a bit creepy. As he doesn't seem to be good at taking a hint, you'll have to make your message very clear ("Where I work doesn't matter; I'm not interested in going out with you.") If his behavior persists, try the methods in Deal With Stalkers .

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