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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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"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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Run Around Clanging Pots and Pans in Everyone's Face

Eat the Last Few Pigs in a Blanket

Pop Twelve White Grapes

Burn Something

Smash Things Against a Wall

Spontaneously Begin an Irish Jig

Call Your Mother

Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

Take a Shot

Time to be merry and bright.

"First Noel" by Leslie Odom, Jr

"A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Kelly Clarkson

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home" by Michael Buble

"Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift

"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

Or at least try to do.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

2. Disappointed you let it get this bad

3. Distracted: When a 10-Minute Break Becomes an Hour

4. When the Yearning for Sleep Sneaks Up

5. In the words of Lorelai Gilmore "Coffee, Coffee, Coffee"

Oh, so done.

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

1. When it's December 1 and you have seven things due, three exams, and haven't slept in three days.

2. So you stress.

3. And cry.

4. Then call your mom to cry some more.

5. After the pep talk, you feel determined to get everything done.

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