Advice needed: What/how to say to someone that you're not interested......

[the_bob_delusion]

in a nice way so it doesn't hurt their feelings?

[lakeland27]

don't like kids don't want kids. don't like your mum/dad/dog or taste in music. if the person is a vegetarian , eat a dripping fish -shop burger in front of them, make a pass at all of her friends.. the list goes on.. its a limitless timeless strategy. you don't have to break them any bad news and suffer awkwardness, just find out what it is they don't like. an ex taught me this method, and its easier on everybody concerned.

[lakeland27]

i guess that doesn't fit the 'nice' consideration in the op, sorry bob.

[acacia_pycnantha]

"I really like you . . . yes I do . . as a friend"

There's no way to sugar coat the devastaion to the spirit that this sentence wreaks.

[j*oono]

Are you thinking of auditioning for the bachelor next year, Bob?

[nevillesdaughter]

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@**freethinker_bob** wrote:

in a nice way so it doesn't hurt their feelings?

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"It's not you - it's me". (?)......

On a more serious note - my suggestion is to say it simply, quickly and kindly. Rejection is always going to hurt but a straight forward rejection delivered with respect is the least possible hurt.

Marina.

[**meep**]

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@joz*garage wrote:

The truth.

yep, its the only way to go

 & good communication skills does help.. so is not to hurt their feelings (assertion, you know)

just man up will ya, but.. be gentle

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so what should bob say to avoid hurting the person's feelings? 

[rabbitearbandicoot]

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@**freethinker_bob** wrote:

in a nice way so it doesn't hurt their feelings?

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I'm thinking of becoming a Priest.

[freddie*rooster]

Everytime you meet her start talking religion, or, tell her to join ebay CS, i'm sure we could get rid of her for you.

[**meep**]

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@freddie*rooster wrote:

Everytime you meet her start talking religion, or, tell her to join ebay CS, i'm sure we could get rid of her for you.

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What if its that Christian person Bob said he had met?

[lakeland27]

 that makes it easier.  pretend to worship Baal .