Ok, how do you women do it?

[joe_wilson]

How do you put up with strange guys hitting on you? I'm not into guys at all, but I'm not going to freak out usually if a guy tries to come on to me. My usual tactic is to be polite and to ignore the "flirting" aspect of the conversation. Last night though some guy creeped me the fuck out. I was standing by the dance floor, enjoying the music and

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[yveline]

Normally if it's unsolicited and creepy, I'll begin by trying to ignore the person (walking away, saying nothing, leaving to talk to my girlfriends, etc.) If they're persistent and you still don't feel like snippiness is a good solution, ask them straight up, "Hey, look, are you hitting on me?" so they know they've made their point. If the answer is yes, either tell them you're with someone, or not interested, and would appreciate it if they could leave it be. If they're still persistent, bring on the inner-bitch!

I'd say the majority of desperate/creepy hitter-onners will leave you alone if they're not getting a good reaction, but sometimes unfortunately you do have to be an asshole. Just know that you're justified.

Sorry I didn't realize you were in a bum mood lastnight :( I went a bit over my alcohol limits and decided to retire early.

[joe_wilson]

Thanks for the good advice. I guess I've been handling it about right then. I thought my tone and body language was fairly clear after he touched the beard, and when he leaned in way too close I pretty much just left. I didn't want to be an asshole, but I was in no mood to be creeped out :P

As to the mood, eh, it was just one of those things. Sometimes a series of events, each one no big deal, has a cumulative effect. Several things over the course of the day and evening kinda added up to a bum mood. No big deal, I'll live :P

[yveline]

I should make you a sign or a t-shirt or something that fends people off from your beard...

KEEP OFF THE LAWN BEARD!!

SCREW THE DOG, BEWARE THE BEARD

TOUCHING THE BEARD IS PUNISHABLE BY FINE

etc.

[uberdami]

cynthia your a genius!!!

[joe_wilson]

Hmm, but I like it when it's WOMEN touching the beard :P I need something that just weeds out the guys. Hmm, I've spent a few moments trying to think of something clever that gets the job done, but so far no luck. I think I broke my clever bone last night :P

[yveline]

[joe_wilson]

OK, that is officially the most kick ass thing I've ever seen! I'm so making out with you next time I see you! Be prepared :P

[yveline]

*binaca spritz*

Hehehe... da beard is, in fact, fo da bitchez.

[joe_wilson]

Hmm, maybe I need a velvet rope and some people to work the crowd, making sure only the right people get to within beard touching distance.