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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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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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10 ways to prepare for finals week—beginning with getting to the library.

Who knows where we would be without them.

1. Thank you for laughing at my jokes, even when they really aren’t funny.

2. Thank you for singing unbearably loud with me all the time.

3. Thank you for letting me vent to you for hours about anything and basically being my personal therapist.

4. Thank you for ordering pizza with me at 2 in the morning.

5. Thank you for all the movie days when we don’t feel like moving.

6. Thank you for being my workout buddy everyday.

7. Thank you for sharing your closets with me.

8. Thank you for taking naps with me at random hours during the day.

9. Thank you for cleaning our home with me when we absolutely need to.

10. Thank you for all the rides when it’s late and you don’t want me to walk home alone in the dark.

11. Thank you for studying with me in our kitchen when we didn't want to go the library.

12. Thank you for making dinner with me.

13. Thank you for helping with my hair, makeup and outfit every time we go out.

14. Thank you for taking countless ugly pictures with me.

15. Thank you for not judging me when I go too long without showering.

16. Thank you for making our apartment feel like a second home.

17. Thank you for being there through all of our boy troubles.

18. Thank you for giving me a hug when I feel homesick.

19. Thank you for getting excited with me when one of us gets a good grade on an exam.

20. Thank you for still being my friend and not judging me when I say or do dumb things.

21. Thank you for telling me what I should do when I am sick.

22. Thank you for dancing horribly with me everywhere we go.

23. Thank you for staying up super late with me when we aren’t tired or can’t sleep.

24. Thank you for being super weird with me.

25. Thank you for all the unforgettable college memories.

26. And most of all, thank you for being the best friends a girl could have.

I may or may not be stressing right now.

1. "What do I have to study for?"

2. "What class do I need to study for the most?"

3. "I’m going to ace this."

4. "Focus!"

5."I have no idea what I'm reading."

6. "I should call my smart friend about this."

7. "I’m going to fail. I’m going to fail."

8. "I’m dropping out of school."

9. "What grade do I have to get on the final to pass the class?"

10. "Oh, no, I have to do good."

11. "I shouldn’t have procrastinated all semester."

12. "I wanna go to bed."

13. "We did not learn this!"

14. "I should go get food."

15. "Why do we even have finals?"

16. "I don’t want to be at the library."

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