DC Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 How do you say "I'm not interested" without actually saying "I'm not interested"? I usually say "pass" or "I've got to go" or plain out ignore the person's question/solicitation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shagger Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Just start telling a story about when you swam in a septic tank for fun that morning and they'll go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazycrab Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 I'm not interested in how anyone says I'm not interested when they wanna say I'm not interested without saying I'm not interested.... I would just tell I'm not interested. Heatman and DC 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Posted June 29, 2022 Author Share Posted June 29, 2022 On 6/29/2022 at 4:36 PM, Crazycrab said: I'm not interested in how anyone says I'm not interested when they wanna say I'm not interested without saying I'm not interested.... I would just tell I'm not interested. Expand Thanks for giving me a headache. Just what I needed this morning. But I get it, sometimes it's better to be direct, sometimes it better to be subtle/less confrontational. Crazycrab 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 I'd just start ignoring them after telling the person politely I'm not interested. I despise pointless back and forth arguments once I've already told them my stance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reality vs Adventure Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 I've tried to be nice, but all that does is boost their hopes. So now I just walk away. It's just the easiest thing to do. I remember going to the grocery store on either memorial's day or veteran's day, can't remember. They wanted a donation and I turned them down. They were also handing out little American flags and I didn't take one when offered and they were in total shock and demonized me from that point on like I'm anti-American. Honestly, I didn't take it because I thought it was childish. They gonna give me a lollipop too? So I can skip a doodle down the aisles in the store? Is that how they measure patriotism? The flag also reminded me of my gymnastics days where I always carried a flag in my pocket, and it's just something I grew out of. So, no matter if it's a flag, or absolutely anything, people are going to get offended if you linger and don't take what they are offering. Just walk away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 On 6/29/2022 at 6:18 PM, Reality vs Adventure said: I've tried to be nice, but all that does is boost their hopes. So now I just walk away. It's just the easiest thing to do. I remember going to the grocery store on either memorial's day or veteran's day, can't remember. They wanted a donation and I turned them down. They were also handing out little American flags and I didn't take one when offered and they were in total shock and demonized me from that point on like I'm anti-American. Honestly, I didn't take it because I thought it was childish. They gonna give me a lollipop too? So I can skip a doodle down the aisles in the store? Is that how they measure patriotism? The flag also reminded me of my gymnastics days where I always carried a flag in my pocket, and it's just something I grew out of. So, no matter if it's a flag, or absolutely anything, people are going to get offended if you linger and don't take what they are offering. Just walk away. Expand Walking away is definitely a great option - As for me, I learned to just tune out everyone so you can be yelling in my ears and I still won't hear you or won't really care what you're saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clasher Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 After listening to the long sermon of convincing words, I just say, thanks but not interested. I don't try to beat around the bush with my reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Two simple words: Piss off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatman Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 My key response is always "Let's see how it goes". I even use it with my girlfriend and she's always pissed whenever I gave her that response because she knows that's my polite way of turning anything down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin11 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 If I'm direct the person will think I purposely wants to ignore. My slow response and attention diversion will tell him or her that I'm not interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
