A good one. Did that with Walter Mattson a few months back.having someone plastered against the wall and fight someone in front of you. You REALLY get in the in-your-face fighting that way.
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Depends on the situation. But the common denominator should be “firm and polite” _ always allow the man to save face initially.What do you think are the best lines a woman could use to turn a man down while leaving his dignity intact?
As you say, Heather, it is all about perception.
So for safety sake, it is best to use expressions that do not inflame the man’s sensibilities, yet send a clear message his advances are not welcome.
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I agree. But you must also be careful of what messages you might be sending out that might encourage this behavior. Many women do this in so many ways that denote a character flaw.He continues to pursue her until she feels the need to request in a strong way that he stop. This is not always the safest course of action, but until she can find a way to be clear or remove herself from the situation, often the man will continue to pursue her without regard to the messages she is sending out. I find this insensitive, wearing, and obnoxious.
One good way to relieve the pressure is to drop the hint that you are with someone, or waiting for someone to get off work, who is a cop, and is insanely jealous, even if you are without a man for the night, so it is best all around for you to be left alone.
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Van Canna