Let me preface this by saying I wish just saying “thanks, but no thanks” would work in dealing with unwanted advances, but it doesn’t. That approach usually ends with the guy turning angry. Im talking full out attack mode- insults, threats, etc. Maybe I hang out in unruly bars, but in any case, I usually go about it differently. Here are my top five techniques:

1. Talk about my love of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Why? I say the way they use intergalactic species to challenge societal norms, of course…and who doesn’t believe in aliens?
2. Mention I’m obsessed with cats. I have lots of cat pics on my phone just to prove the point.
3. Order tequila on the rocks. Somehow I believe it sends the signal that Im not into bullsh*t.
4. One time I pretended to have a slight hearing problem. I “leaned” on some 3^rd grade extra curricular learning, aka sign language. It worked like a charm.
5. And if all else fails… I just kinda be myself. I mean I’m a lot like tequila – straight up, strong, makes you act a little loopy, but not everyone’s drink of choice.

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