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Victim Of The Bad Pick-up Line?
Here's How To Respond
What To Do When A Guy Uses A Line On You
Q:
Dear April,
How would you respond to these pick up lines? I never know what to
say - much less what to think - when a guy uses one of them on me.
Victim of Bad Pick-up Lines
A:
Dear Pick-up Line Victim,
If a man approaches you, and he looks great, but as soon as he opens
his mouth, out comes a pick-up line that would make a deaf person
run screaming, you have three choices:
1. Give him a second chance because he's probably nervous and
hopefully he doesn't always talk like a walking cliche.
2. Smile and tell him you're really busy right at the moment. Then
turn and walk away.
3. Tell him he needs to run (not walk) to the closest bookstore and
buy a copy of Date Out Of Your League (Wink!).
However, if you get one of the following pick up lines and aren't
quite sure how to respond, ladies, here's my advice:
His Line: "Is it
really that cold in here or are you smuggling tic tacs?"
Since this pick up line relates to his noticing (or imagining) your
pronounced nipples, you have every right to walk away immediately.
He's crossed a line. Men shouldn't comment on your private parts
when they don't know you in an intimate relationship. You can also
assume that sex is what's on this guy's mind (I know, I know -- what
guy doesn't have it on his mind? But the guy you want shows a little
restraint and a modicum of manners.).
Some zingers to fling him are: "Do I know you?" , "I'm sorry, I
thought you just said, 'Is it really that cold in here or are you
smuggling tic tacs -- and I know that no man would ever approach me
like that." Of course, these will send him on a U turn, away from
you.
If you want to diffuse his pick up line, a "What?" will do it. His
having to repeat it to you because you didn't hear it or didn't
understand it, may discourage him from uttering those words a second
time. If you're lucky, he'll abandon the line on the spot and go for
something else -- that's hopefully better!
His Line: "Hey, I'm new in town. Think I can get directions to your
house?"
This guy apparently never heard of stalkers, rapists or murderers.
Or else he did, and he's one of them! Or else he's just insensitive.
Or else he thinks he's actually funny. Or he's desperate for a way
to connect with you. Regardless, he needs to be set in the right
direction and if you haven't flung your drink at him.... Tell him
one of the following:
1. No.
2. Are you crazy?
3. No, but I can direct you to the nearest police station.
4. I bet you're trying to pick me up -- why don't you give it
another try?
5. Too bad a guy with such a bad line is so cute.
His Line: "Damn girl, I ain't seen than many curves since I quit
watching NASCAR!"
This pick up line is way more benign than the last two. The reason
is, he's commenting on your body without specifying your body parts
like the tic-tac nipple guy in example one. However, he's making a
comment rather than asking a question to engage you.
Your possible responses:
1. Thank you.
2. What's Nascar?
3. It's been a while since I met someone who used the word, 'ain't'.
4. Your curves aren't so bad, either.
His Line: "Do you work for UPS? Because I'd sign for that package."
Again, this guy is commenting on your private parts. This is really
crossing a line and coming on way too strong and fast. It broadcasts
that he's interested in sex, first and foremost. Don't expect more
than a one night stand with this guy.
Your possible responses are:
Again, this guy is commenting on your private parts. This is really
crossing a line and coming on way too strong and fast. It broadcasts
that he's interested in sex, first and foremost. than a one night
stand with this guy.
1. Are you always this forward with women you don't know?
2. As a matter of fact, I do work for UPS.
3. This package has already been signed for. Sorry.
4. This is special delivery and handle with care. I'm not sure
you're qualified to sign for it.
His Line: "You got to tired because you've been running through my
mind all day."
Okay. Aside from the fact that this is a pretty trite and tired line
--meaning this guy is either not creative at all, or else he doesn't
get out enough to know that this line is really old -- or else,
horror of horrors, he's actually had some success with this line and
is just recycling his best pick ups. However, the nice thing about
this line is that it can't be construed as a line out of a sexual
harassment handbook. In addition, trite lines aren't the worst thing
in the world.
Here are some responses you can use:
1. Oh -- I have schizophrenia, too. Do you hear voices as well?
(This will send him running.)
2. As a matter of fact, I am tired -- and you'll have to excuse me.
It's nap time for me.
3. Do you know me?
4. That's a total coincidence -- because you've been running through
my mind all day, too!
Sincerely,
April
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