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32 Things You Can Say To Guys That Ask For Your Number Instead Of 'No'

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Kristyn Park

Mar 08, 2019

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32 Things You Can Say To Guys That Ask For Your Number Instead Of 'No'

If you've been with me and my articles for a while, then I'm sure you've noticed a trend of calling out creepy guys for what they are—creepy. No, I'm not a man-hater. I just don't take well to guys I'm not interested in or don't know coming up to me to ask for my number. Am I too mean at times? Probably, but I prefer to think of it as being direct. I'll flat out tell a guy no, usually. But some days, I'm feeling more creative than that.

Here are a few ways you can tell a guy no when he asks for your number:

"I'm 15."

Just eat a lemon. Look them in the eyes and eat a freakin' lemon.

Proven by my friend Alex to ward off the unwanted.

Shout "stranger danger!" at the top of your lungs.

"I'm deaf."

Shout it at him so he really gets the idea.

"No hablo Ingles."

"I don't ethically support men asking women for their numbers. Or dating. Or men."

"What's your zodiac sign? I need to make sure we're compatible first."

"I have HPV."

Or any other STD will do.

"The judge says I can't have my phone until the charges are dropped against me for reckless endangerment of others."

"Oh my god, YES! I need a new gay best friend! You're gay, right?"

"I'm just getting some real small dick energy from you, I'm sorry."

"I'm saving myself for Chris Evans."

"Mercury is in retrograde and I just can't make any big decisions right now."

"Sorry, my mom said I can't."

"I'm wearing a chastity belt that only my parents and God have the key to."

"I'm on the run from the police for suspected murder of my ex."

"My horoscope advised me against doing anything reckless."

"I'm actually in an arranged marriage with my cousin. We like to keep it in the family."

Kill that mood, real quick.

"I'm in love with you."

Laugh uncontrollably until they walk away.

Or cry uncontrollably. Dealer's choice.

"You'll have to ask my dad's permission first."

"Sorry, my cat just died, so I'm too fragile."

"Yeah, I would, but I have to go shampoo my dog. Like, right now."

"Yeah, can you text me around 3 o'clock and remind me to take my meds? My schizophrenia really acts up if I don't remember to take them."

Hiss at him, like a cat.

"It's not me, it's you."

Nothing like a premature breakup to reject him.

"No, I can give you my boyfriend/girlfriend's number instead, though."

"Oh, I think someone's calling me from the other side of the bar, byeeeee."

"Gosh darnit, I JUST joined a convent and had to give up my worldly possessions today, sorry."

"Sorry, I'm still traumatized from my parents' messy divorce when I was 10."

"No."

This goes against what the headline says, but I'm a firm believer that a simple "no" is effective and will send the guy packing.

Happy rejecting, and stay safe, ladies!

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32 Things You Can Say To Guys That Ask For Your Number Instead Of 'No'

There's a world of options out there.

"I'm 15."

Just eat a lemon. Look them in the eyes and eat a freakin' lemon.

Shout "stranger danger!" at the top of your lungs.

"I'm deaf."

"No hablo Ingles."

"I don't ethically support men asking women for their numbers. Or dating. Or men."

"What's your zodiac sign? I need to make sure we're compatible first."

"I have HPV."

"The judge says I can't have my phone until the charges are dropped against me for reckless endangerment of others."

"Oh my god, YES! I need a new gay best friend! You're gay, right?"

"I'm saving myself for Chris Evans."

"Mercury is in retrograde and I just can't make any big decisions right now."

"Sorry, my mom said I can't."

"I'm wearing a chastity belt that only my parents and God have the key to."

"I'm on the run from the police for suspected murder of my ex."

"My horoscope advised me against doing anything reckless."

"I'm actually in an arranged marriage with my cousin. We like to keep it in the family."

"I'm in love with you."

Laugh uncontrollably until they walk away.

Or cry uncontrollably. Dealer's choice.

"You'll have to ask my dad's permission first."

"Sorry, my cat just died, so I'm too fragile."

"Yeah, I would, but I have to go shampoo my dog. Like, right now."

"Yeah, can you text me around 3 o'clock and remind me to take my meds? My schizophrenia really acts up if I don't remember to take them."

Hiss at him, like a cat.

"It's not me, it's you."

"No, I can give you my boyfriend/girlfriend's number instead, though."

"Oh, I think someone's calling me from the other side of the bar, byeeeee."

"Gosh darnit, I JUST joined a convent and had to give up my worldly possessions today, sorry."

"Sorry, I'm still traumatized from my parents' messy divorce when I was 10."

"No."

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

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