Has someone ever asked you out on a date and you wanted to say now but you didn’t know how to? Maybe you thought it was inappropriate for them to ask and you didn’t know what to do?

Today I would like to empower you to turn down the request in a way that respects all parties involved and assists you to continue to take the high road in awkward or difficult situations.

This can be uncomfortable for anyone, however knowing a way to respond can help to ease the discomfort and make you feel empowered in an otherwise awkward situation.

Acknowledge them

Acknowledge them in one of two ways

• Either show appreciation or flattery (if it is true) -or-
• Express your appreciation for expressing their intent in speaking to you.

State you cannot accept

You are not under any obligation to give a reason but you may if you want. Here are a few good examples:

• I do not view you this way
• I am in a relationship
• I do not date colleagues as a general rule

Close the conversation

You can do this by changing the subject or excusing yourself. I use thank-you, not to be overly polite, but to close the conversation, then I change the subject or excuse myself.

I hope that you have found this post helpful if you would like to empower yourself to turn those who ask you out on a date with kindness and respect. If you are interested in watching this video for more examples of how this conversation may sound you may do so <<<here>>>.

Stay Elegant,