What would you do in this situation?

United States
May 8, 2007 6:26pm CST
Say you go out on a blind date (which I don't recommend by the way! Lol) and you really are not attracted to the person at all. I don't mean to sound shallow, but it has been scientifically proven that you need to be at least a little bit physically attracted to someone to date them. Well what do you do if the guy asks you the next day online (thru messenger) if you think he is good looking? Do you say yes to be polite, or do you say no? I couldn't actually say no because I would feel too mean because I would be hurting their feelings! But at the same time, you don't want to be leading them on. What would you do in this situation?
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bonbon50
@bonbon50 (659)
• United States
10 May 07
If he had any consideration, he wouldn't put you on the spot like that. Instead of trying to find out what you thought about him, he should be telling you what he saw in you that attracted him. Being straight forward is the best policy, but you can do it with tack. IE: I'm really more attracted to someone who has a more 'rugged' look, or whatever. Very seldom do blind dates go well....
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cyntrow
@cyntrow (8523)
• United States
10 May 07
Let him know that you don't think he's unattractive, but he's simply not your type and be done with it. I've been in these situations many times and it's always best to be honest, but not cruel
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princeworthy
@princeworthy (1909)
• United States
9 May 07
I would just be polite and say that he is not my type. There is no sence in saying yes or no. I wouldn't want to lead him on or embarrass him.
prestocaro
@prestocaro (1251)
• United States
9 May 07
I'd say no the first time. I don't have time to waste on that foolishness. Besides, I wouldn't have even spent enough time with him to know if he was really going to be hurt or anything.
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Munhozmib
@munhozmib (3836)
• Sao Paulo, Brazil
9 May 07
Depends. I'd say the truth. I don't like to be lying. I'd say that I don't find the person very beautiful, but the person is not the ugliest, though. But I wouldn't date a girl like that, to start.
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r4y_m4n
@r4y_m4n (93)
• United States
9 May 07
well if you really don't want to hurt their feelings...go out like 2 more times with him and juss say it's not working out after that....or the very first time you met the person and you weren't alrdy attracted and you wanted to leave...just leave a bad impression of yourself...be rude, make sure you disgust the person
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