Comments on: Miss Manners: “Can I Have Yo Numba?”

By: Miss Manners: Dealing With Rude People : College Candy

Miss Manners: Dealing With Rude People : College Candy — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:01:24 +0000

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By: Taylor

Taylor — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:21:06 +0000

If a guy asks me for my number and I'm not interested in him I divert his request and ask if i can get his number instead. That way 1) I'm not being a total bitch 2) It doesn't leave him with that much of a bruised ego and 3) It gives me an easy exit!

If you're interested give your number, if not take theirs instead

By: Brittney

Brittney — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:17:09 +0000

Someone should write an article on how to get those guys that keep calling you to leave you alone…

By: Casey

Casey — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:23:49 +0000

Courtney, I've tried that approach. The guy asked me to call him right there so he would have my number in his phone. I had no rebuttal for that and he ended up with my number. And then called me relentlessly for three weeks.

By: Courtney

Courtney — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:46:10 +0000

I read this trick in a magazine once and have successfully used it on a few occasions: Ask for his number instead (and actually put it in your phone). Then you don't get a persistent puppy but you also help him save face in front of his friends. It does take courage… and bonus: you don't have to call him!

By: anonymn

anonymn — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:25:41 +0000

if he doesnt get it just yank his pants down and run away

By: Caey

Caey — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:15:58 +0000

Sam, I'm the same way. And I get that response ALL. THE. TIME! I always say "and that's why I would never give you my number" Then he makes a huge scene calling me a bitch and a slut. Ugh. I seriously hate douche bags. I'm the bitch because I happen to be faithful?!

But yesterday actually, I had a guy yell to me as I was walking to work "Hey! You gotta boyfriend!?" I nodded and he said "Man, he's lucky!" with a sad face. Why can't more guys be like this?

By: Mystery

Mystery — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:47:11 +0000

Girls just use the rejection hotline (rejectionhotline.com). I used it when a buxom young thing was throwing a bit too many IOIs my way last night at the club with Matador.

By: Christina

Christina — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:37:12 +0000

I don't mind coming off as bitchy, I just say a flat out no.

And then if they persist, I say I have a bf.

I've gotten the He doesn't have to know routine too, at which point, I do the bitch face, and turn my back (usually to a friend…or escape to the bathroom).

By: Francesca

Francesca — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:11:05 +0000

Ugh I've come across similar males before. Hearing the word boyfriend means nothing to them. As for my response to guys I dont give my number to, I used to tell them "I'm good, thank you.." with a smile & then walk away lol.. And if I needed to keep reiterating my point, Id ask them to respect my decision and let me enjoy my night with my girls. Sometimes I'd use the "omg you look like my cousin" line haha that would make them feel sooo awkward lol. Well that was all before I was in a relationship so now when guys approach me & ask, I flash my phone with the wallpaper of me and my boy lol