Lets face it, we’ve all been in that awkward situation where a guy we aren’t interested in at all asks for our phone number.
Most of the time we give in and hand it over because we feel bad. The regret sets in later, when it’s too late. Some of us scapegoat and give him our friend’s number because we think we are hilarious, or for payback for the countless times they did the same thing to us.
There are easier ways of letting him down, though. Ways with zero casualties, except maybe damaging his pride a tad.
1. Drop whatever is in your hand. This works for basically everything, except maybe your phone. Post-drop, simply laugh at how clumsy you are and change the subject.
2. Say you have a boyfriend (whether that is true or not). This tip speaks for itself. Most guys don’t want to deal with that kind of baggage.
3. Pretend like you heard him wrong and change the subject. You can use the volume as an excuse for having not heard him if you are in a loud setting.
4. Ask for his number instead and say you will just text him. The good thing about this tactic is if you run into him again you can joke at how you probably put his number in wrong. After, you can continue to not text him.
5. Begin having a cough attack. Now you have a reason to walk away for “some water,” or in other words, to leave his unwanted presence.
6. Say you don’t have a phone. He probably won’t believe you, but hopefully he takes the hint and lets you be.
7. Start giving him a number and constantly mess up the last couple digit. “8976. Wait, or is it 8967? Maybe 8769. I’m so sorry I just got a new number and keep forgetting the last couple digits.”
8. Pretend like you see your friend about to do something stupid and leave to “rescue her.” A real friend would notice your distress and actually do something that looks like it needs your attention.
9. Pull a Natalie Portman from "No Strings Attached" and start drinking your drink really fast. If it worked for her, it is bound to work for you.
10. Conveniently have to go to the bathroom at that exact moment. “Omg, this is horrible timing but I really have to go to the bathroom. I will be right back.” No, no you won’t be.
11. Awkwardly laugh and hope he forgets he even asked. Embrace your inner Jess Day and let the awkward take over. If you make him uncomfortable enough he will undoubtedly leave you alone, or at least ditch the thought of getting your number.
12. Be honest. Simply say it was nice meeting him, but you really don’t want to give him your number. Being blunt is sometimes the best option.
If you have a funny personal experience or can think of more ways to avoid handing out your number, share below.
