When you are at a dance, what is a nice way to say 'no thank you' when someone asks you to dance. I would rather not let anyone else see that I said 'no' or make the person feel bad. Would the same answer apply if they asked you to 'go out' with them? If not, could you tell me how to say 'no thank you' to that too? Thanks!
2007-01-21 17:07:48 · 25 answers · asked by Supernova 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I think saying 'no thank you' is nice. It's polite and to the point. Just say it with confidence and with a smile. I see nothing wrong with 'no thank you'---
2007-01-21 17:16:46 · answer #1 · answered by busymom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them that while you appreciate their asking, you would rather not. Don't stop there, though! Give them a valid reason (not just an "I don't like you!") and then apologize, and if it's a dance ask them if you can get a rain check and dance with them at some future dance. That way, you're hopefully not hurting anyone's feelings and you're leaving it open to possibilities in the future, so they don't feel like a loser for being rejected.
As far as dating, just simply tell them no, thank you, and that you're a) not looking, b) taken, or c) not sure you know them well enough, but you'd be glad to be friends. Some of the world's strangest and most wonderful friendships have come out of that, and I hope this all works well for you!
2007-01-22 01:32:47 · answer #2 · answered by jhostman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is the problem all girls and women have. But it's the boy and man who risks rejection. I am a bad influence. But I always used to say "i don't want to dance right now, it's too cold? hot? early? getting late? On the date thing I always said "I am going with someone" and left it at that. Excuses Honey. You need to start writing some down and practicing. It's not lying, it's good manners. Sometimes the truth blurted out is insulting and devastating. And remember to be flattered that you are attractive enough to be asked!! Good Luck!! @8-)
2007-01-22 01:20:40 · answer #3 · answered by Dovey 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thank you but no thank you for the dance, or simply put as you did "no thank you"
For going out, if you dont know the person well say so. Its not a total let down but it also says no. If you know the person well simply say you would rather be friends, but you are flattered.
2007-01-22 01:18:47 · answer #4 · answered by nyoo1578 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a guy asks me out and I'm not interested I tell them that I have a boyfriend even if I don't. If I don't want to dance I say "No thank you"
2007-01-22 01:17:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No thank you is precise and very humble. Just say it with a meaningful smile and confidently. If it is a gentleman they will get the cue.
And that applies on every level where u have to turn somebody down
2007-01-22 05:02:22 · answer #6 · answered by LadyK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that "no, thank you" in a friendly manner is polite. Most people can tell when you make excuses and it's insulting.
Once when I was younger this guy kept pestering me for a date and I told him I was interested in someone else-when he harassed me long enough I told him a name at random of someone real who he didn't know.But then he told my sister,who told the other guy, so I then had him to reject as well! It was so embarrassing-don't go there.
2007-01-22 03:21:11 · answer #7 · answered by barbara 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them to get the hell out of your face. By the way, I feel so sorry for you, all these men want you sooooo bad. Yeah, right!!!! It seems to me that if you didn't want male attention you would stay at the house watching Dog the Bounty Hunter.
2007-01-25 21:01:10 · answer #8 · answered by frigginhilarious 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, im a guy and i would like the girl to be honest with me. dont worry most guys are like that too and they wont get their feelings hurt. so you could say, NO i dont wanna dance. or anything that is honest. NO, I not this time. or something simple like a NO ahha
2007-01-22 01:18:41 · answer #9 · answered by A Flower for a SIn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"No, thank you" is perfectly acceptable and polite.
You can say the same thing to decline a date, or you could say something like "I'm very flattered that you asked, but I'm not interested. I'm sorry."
2007-01-22 09:04:26 · answer #10 · answered by sylvia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋