Dating is a traditional way of making friends, but not everyone can find the person they like. When we meet an unsuitable blind date, how to politely refuse becomes a headache. Here are some ways to help you reject a blind date gracefully.
1. Be honest and honest
When rejecting a blind date, honesty is the most important principle. You can directly tell the other person that you have no feelings for him or her or that it is not suitable for him or her, but be careful to use the words appropriately and not hurt the other person's self-esteem. For example, you can say: "I'm sorry, I feel that we lack common topics and hobbies, so I don't think we are suitable to be lovers." This not only expresses your true thoughts, but also tries to avoid hurting the other person's feelings. .
2. Introduce a third party
If you feel that you don’t like him/her directly, tell him/her directly If it will embarrass the other party, then you can use the power of a "third party" to reject the blind date. For example, you can say: "I have a very good friend, and I think he (she) is more suitable for you." This can not only express your rejection tactfully, but also give the other party a chance to divert attention.
3. Citing objective reasons
Sometimes, we don’t have a particularly clear reason for rejecting the date, but we can find some objective reasons to explain it. For example, you can say: "I've been very busy at work recently and don't have much time to invest in relationships." or "I'm not ready to start a new relationship yet." This will not hurt the other person's self-esteem, but also make the other person understand. your situation.
4. Be friendly
No matter how you choose to reject your blind date, be friendly. After all, blind date is a way of making friends. Even if you can't be lovers, you can still be friends. After rejecting the other party, you can say: "Although we can't develop into lovers, I hope we can still remain friends." This not only expresses your attitude, but also gives the other party a chance.
When rejecting a blind date, we should be honest, introduce a third party, cite objective reasons, and remain friendly. This way we can express our true thoughts while trying to avoid hurting the other person's feelings. Blind date is a way of making friends. Even if you cannot become lovers, you can still become friends.