Just Not Interested

In every girl’s life there’s at least one boy whom she would just rather not date. He may be unpleasant company, not the right age for her, a “wolf,” or he may go with a gang of particularly rough fellows. Her parents may object to him because of his age, religion, or reputation. If the boy asking for a date is not the type of person you would like to go out with, it’s not fair to encourage him in any way. Letting a boy know that you do not want to go out with him without being rude is a difficult thing to do. In some cases he won’t take “No” for an answer, but in most instances a few courteous but firm refusals will help the boy understand that it’s just “no go.”

A boy should get the hint after being turned down a few times without a good reason. If he is still persistent, you may be even cooler the next time he calls, and more definite in your refusals. Perhaps instead of giving a reason you will just have to say you would rather not go. He may even get unpleasant about it, but if you remember to keep your temper and try not to hurt him, you won’t feel too badly about it. The more persistent he is, the firmer you will have to be, but eventually he will catch on and look elsewhere.

In All Sincerity