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What should I have said?

March 26 2014

The other day a man tried to 'pick me up' (not a fan of that term but I can't think of an alternative). This NEVER happens to me, and I'm super awkward around men I don't know at the best of times. He saw me in a shop, tried to strike up a conversation, followed me around a little still trying to chat, and then said he'd see me out front. I was polite and smiled, I responded to his comments about what I was buying, but I wasn't really warm or inviting. He waited for me out front, gave me a big smile and said casually "what do I have to do to get a date with you". I smiled back as I walked past and said I wasn't available. I'm not attached but there are other reasons I wasn't available, along with the fact that I wasn't attracted to him. He was very forward but not creepy - forward is good in a man so while I felt completely awkward, I still appreciated it. He was definitely attractive but just not my type. Is there something better I could have said? I don't want to crush a man's spirit when he's been so fabulously bold. Thoughts?

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  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    I think you did well, very diplomatic I think, but I am not a man, lol, they may feel differently. I love his boldness, very smooth *drifts off to la la land to imagine my dream man sweeping me off my feet*

  • MsSuperFoxy

    MsSuperFoxy

    12 years ago

    I totally understand what you are saying...I have that feeling too, It's awkward, as in something I don't think I will ever get used to. Is it because maybe we are a little shy?? maybe intimidated?? I really don't think it's lack of confidence, maybe just more out of our comfort zones..?? However I do think for a man tho, to go out of his way like that does show courage. He saw something he liked and he would've watched and observed for a while I reckon, before he plucked up his nerves to talk to you. I believe "some" men do get bold in situations like that and I think perhaps some are really really desperate, as in always on the hunt, think they are gods gifts..maybe? I had one guy scared the be-jesus out of me once in a servo by knocking on my vehicle window, when I was ready to drive off. I told him he shouldn't do that...nah didn't give my number. Other times I have been out and given my number - all depends on their approach tho, I may flirt back, I may not.. Foxy

  • MsSuperFoxy

    MsSuperFoxy

    12 years ago

    then you are not attracted. I think you did well with your answer. Foxy

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    You smiled and said you weren't available? Nothing more? Sounds good to me. If anything, you could add something like: "But thanks for making my day!". That way he knows that even though you weren't interested, what he did had a positive effect in a different way.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    Exactly what you needed to do in your circumstances. You're not really obligated to someone else's well being or self esteem to let them down gently.... but well done you for doing it anyway. DG

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    Quoting 'Meander' You smiled and said you weren't available? Nothing more? Sounds good to me. If anything, you could add something like: "But thanks for making my day!". That way he knows that even though you weren't interested, what he did had a positive effect in a different way. I wish those words had come to mind at the time :) Thanks Mea

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    Quoting 'Mischeviouslad' Exactly what you needed to do in your circumstances. You're not really obligated to someone else's well being or self esteem to let them down gently.... but well done you for doing it anyway. DG But imagine a world where we did a bit more to thank others, express gratitude and generally be nice. It was a flattering experience for me and I think men are demonised enough. Doing something in return to make him feel good is hardly a chore.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    I was fishing last week first thing in the morning i had a throw net which i use to get bait , i noticed this tanned toned fit looking woman a mile away she walked past and we gave each other a great big smile and she walked on looking back moments later we again smiled ,20 minutes later she returned walked up to me and asked if i had caught anything ? I told her if i threw my net over her she would be the catch of the day ! We chatted and she said i made her day with a compliment or two i threw in not to be sleezy ! But because it was deserved . When i got back to my car there was a note on my window " hi are you the nice man fishing with the net? Im single call me !! So i did and we are going out next week :-)) - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    lilmiss,you did well.....hindsight is always a wonderful thing....pity his was not your type thoughxx Q

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    Quoting 'Bigocean72' I was fishing last week first thing in the morning i had a throw net which i use to get bait , i noticed this tanned toned fit looking woman a mile away she walked past and we gave each other a great big smile and she walked on looking back moments later we again smiled ,20 minutes later she returned walked up to me and asked if i had caught anything ? I told her if i threw my net over her she would be the catch of the day ! We chatted and she said i made her day with a compliment or two i threw in not to be sleezy ! But because it was deserved . When i got back to my car there was a note on my window " hi are you the nice man fishing with the net? Im single call me !! So i did and we are going out next week :-)) - Posted from rhpmobile Always love a happy ending, good luck :)

  • MsSuperFoxy

    MsSuperFoxy

    12 years ago

    That's a wonderful fishing story. fingers and legs crossed for you. *oh hang on - off to Sydney for weekend; make it just fingers* AND Please keep us up-to-date.. Foxy

  • madotara69

    madotara69

    12 years ago

    I mean how often does a lady take to courting from a gentleman. If only there was that thing, you could have rushed him home and fucked his brains out and lived happily ever after. The RHP way, he he Yeah I know, fuck off Mado Mado Tara xx

  • erotictouch4u

    erotictouch4u

    12 years ago

    Quoting 'Meander' You smiled and said you weren't available? Nothing more? Sounds good to me. If anything, you could add something like: "But thanks for making my day!". That way he knows that even though you weren't interested, what he did had a positive effect in a different way. ET xox

  • RHP

    RHP User

    12 years ago

    Please make sure you keep us up to date with your love story ;) You're such a keeper ;) a true gentleman! Xx - Posted from rhpmobile