How to say no to a date

MAKE SURE YOU WANT TO SAY NO:

Once you've said no, that's usually it. You probably won't be asked by this person again. Would you queue up to be kicked in the teeth twice? If you really are busy at that particular time, but might consider going out with him/her in the future, say something like "I'm sorry, tomorrow night I can't. But, please ask me again."

LET HIM DOWN GENTLY:

Don't be too harsh. The last thing you want to do is really hurt him/her. So, answers like "I don't think so" or "Maybe another time" which are both fairly vague, will probably be interpreted as a 'no'.

ASK FOR TIME:

If you don't want to make up your mind on the spot, but would like sometime to think about this, just say so.

SUGGEST A JOINT VENTURE:

If you enjoy this person's company, but are not romantically interested, suggest a joint venture with other colleagues or friends. Something like, "Would you like to join my friends and me tonight?" should work.

How to Ask a Friend on a Date - For Him

C'mon ... what's the worst that could happen?

Things You'll Need:

* Telephones
* Breath Fresheners
* Cologne
* Newspaper Movie Listings
* Concert Tickets
* Movie Tickets

Instructions :

1. Step 1

   Take advantage of the telephone. If things start going south, you can excuse yourself from the conversation easily.

2. Step 2

   Be sure to identify yourself when you call. This saves both of you from the uncomfortable "who?"

3. Step 3

   Try not to blurt out your invitation. Ease into it. Start a conversation. If you start having second thoughts, you can always call back later.

4. Step 4

   Make it easy on yourself. A movie is better than lunch or dinner. It doesn't require much conversation, and you don't end up staring at each other all night.

5. Step 5

   Bring up a movie that's been recently released. Ask if she's seen it. If she has, you've opened the door to talking about films. If she hasn't, ask her if she'd like to.

6. Step 6

   If she says no, be direct. Ask, "Is that a bad time or are you just not interested?" Her answer could surprise you, and you're leaving it up to her to decide how to handle it. If she's really your friend, she won't be brutal with you