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EgregiousOne Dark Master of Stairs from the Mancave of Despair Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: Too sexy for my shirt
Dark Master of Stairs
#70076: Oct 10th 2013 at 10:57:42 AM

[up][up][up]I figured it was rhetorical. >.<

[up][up]Aye! grin

"I'm not a nerd. I'm a specialist." ~Sousuke Sagara
TopographicOcean A Pathetic from the colo Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: I'm Clockwork and she's Quartz
A Pathetic
#70077: Oct 10th 2013 at 11:00:36 AM

Same here, but I had at least two people where I've answered with the nervous laugh of 'oh god why do people ask this' then they'll ask it again like I didn't answer properly the first time.

Maybe it was two flukes, but they were awfully awkward flukes all the same.

YUUGI WANTS YOU FOR DRINKING BUDDY
MurkyMuse Magical Girl Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
Magical Girl
#70078: Oct 10th 2013 at 11:03:41 AM

When I used to get asked why I didn't have a boyfriend, I'd just glare at the person.

People are mirrors. If you smile, a smile will be reflected.
TopographicOcean A Pathetic from the colo Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: I'm Clockwork and she's Quartz
A Pathetic
#70079: Oct 10th 2013 at 11:05:25 AM

I'm too meek for that. The first time I was interrupted by someone and took the the opportunity to run. The second time I mumbled something and excused myself. [lol]

YUUGI WANTS YOU FOR DRINKING BUDDY
MurkyMuse Magical Girl Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
Magical Girl
#70080: Oct 10th 2013 at 11:09:24 AM

I just think my love life (and what used to be a lack of one) to be none of anyone else's business. If it comes up in conversation with friends or acquaintances that's fine. But people being nosy about it annoy me.

People are mirrors. If you smile, a smile will be reflected.
RatherRandomRachel "Just as planned." from Somewhere underground. Since: Sep, 2013
"Just as planned."
#70081: Oct 10th 2013 at 11:12:41 AM

Topo - does my job title as Assistant Professor scare or just help the idea of me being able to teach you?

"Did you expect somebody else?"
TopographicOcean A Pathetic from the colo Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: I'm Clockwork and she's Quartz
A Pathetic
#70082: Oct 10th 2013 at 11:13:00 AM

[up][up] One's love life definitely comes under the purview of personal business to me. I've grown accustomed to people asking about so much I can sort of make people feel awkward now by unabashedly saying I don't have one.

...I'd just prefer not having to explain why at their beck and call.

edited 10th Oct '13 11:16:46 AM by TopographicOcean

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VolatileChills Venom Awakens from Outer Heaven Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Venom Awakens
#70083: Oct 10th 2013 at 11:14:23 AM

I find that saturation is the best repellent. I make sure that people know about my horrible lack of success whenever possible, so they avoid asking in the first place. XD

Standing on the edge of the crater...
TopographicOcean A Pathetic from the colo Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: I'm Clockwork and she's Quartz
A Pathetic
#70084: Oct 10th 2013 at 11:17:14 AM

Rachel, it certainly doesn't scare me. I have to mix with business people that typically hold a decent amount of clout so that kind of thing doesn't phase me any more. It does facilitate being learned enough to teach me stuff. [lol]

[up] Pretty much this. The more frank you are with it, the better. It seems to make some people squirm.

edited 10th Oct '13 11:17:51 AM by TopographicOcean

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EgregiousOne Dark Master of Stairs from the Mancave of Despair Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: Too sexy for my shirt
Dark Master of Stairs
#70085: Oct 10th 2013 at 11:23:51 AM

I just tell people I have no interest in finding a girlfriend whatsoever. That generally shuts them up. [lol]

"I'm not a nerd. I'm a specialist." ~Sousuke Sagara
Mukora Uniocular from a place Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: I made a point to burn all of the photographs
Uniocular
#70086: Oct 10th 2013 at 11:34:23 AM

I just ask people if they've seen me. Self-deprecation usually work.

"It's so hard to be humble, knowing how great I am."
TopographicOcean A Pathetic from the colo Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: I'm Clockwork and she's Quartz
A Pathetic
#70087: Oct 10th 2013 at 11:35:51 AM

I dunno, I just get told to not be so hard on myself when I do that. Basically, try to cure to problem of lack of confidence by ignoring it.

I'll be as self-depreciative as I like, thank you very much. [lol]

YUUGI WANTS YOU FOR DRINKING BUDDY
VolatileChills Venom Awakens from Outer Heaven Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Venom Awakens
#70088: Oct 10th 2013 at 11:38:44 AM

The trick is to be able to be self-depreciative, but all in good fun. Make fun of yourself while remaining confident.

Standing on the edge of the crater...
TopographicOcean A Pathetic from the colo Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: I'm Clockwork and she's Quartz
A Pathetic
#70089: Oct 10th 2013 at 11:41:50 AM

Well, see, that's the thing. I may have confidence issues, but I rarely just lay into myself in front of people. In fact, I've never done that. All my self-depreciation has a very, very thick coating of good humour to it, even if it doesn't seem like it all the time.

I swear, some people just cannot fathom how a person may not be 100%, totally and absolutely happy with themselves. So, they just tell you you're talking rubbish as if it's supposed to help.

Their intentions are kind, but it just makes me feel like they aren't actually listening to me.

YUUGI WANTS YOU FOR DRINKING BUDDY
EgregiousOne Dark Master of Stairs from the Mancave of Despair Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: Too sexy for my shirt
Dark Master of Stairs
#70090: Oct 10th 2013 at 11:43:56 AM

I'll admit I'm a serial offender when it comes to being reflexively dismissive of people's confidence issues. >.<

"I'm not a nerd. I'm a specialist." ~Sousuke Sagara
TAPETRVE from The city of Vlurxtrznbnaxl Since: Jun, 2011 Relationship Status: She's holding a very large knife
#70091: Oct 10th 2013 at 11:44:06 AM

If people act like "Bla bla bla, you're such a nice/handsome/whatever guy" I usually just tell them to eat their worthless phrases and get to know me properly before they open their mouths again.

There's a saying we have in Germany: "Nice is the little brother of shitty."

edited 10th Oct '13 11:45:22 AM by TAPETRVE

Fear the cinnamon sugar swirl. By the Gods, fear it, Laurence.
VolatileChills Venom Awakens from Outer Heaven Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Venom Awakens
#70092: Oct 10th 2013 at 11:45:22 AM

I can accept compliments, but I do get annoyed when people are mystified about my lack of success. It's like they believe that beautiful and interesting women are easy to find. >:/

Standing on the edge of the crater...
TAPETRVE from The city of Vlurxtrznbnaxl Since: Jun, 2011 Relationship Status: She's holding a very large knife
#70093: Oct 10th 2013 at 11:46:13 AM

Oh, they are. But sitting on your high horse you overlook most of them grin .

Fear the cinnamon sugar swirl. By the Gods, fear it, Laurence.
TopographicOcean A Pathetic from the colo Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: I'm Clockwork and she's Quartz
A Pathetic
#70094: Oct 10th 2013 at 11:46:52 AM

[up][up][up][up] I've done it myself, and I really should know better.

For some people, it does help. For me, not so much. You certainly haven't dismissed me, so I can't fault you there. smile

[up][up][up] Oh, if only I had the nads. [lol]

YUUGI WANTS YOU FOR DRINKING BUDDY
VolatileChills Venom Awakens from Outer Heaven Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Venom Awakens
#70095: Oct 10th 2013 at 11:47:35 AM

[up][up] I actively look for them each time I'm at university. If there were more attractive people there, I would've noticed.

Standing on the edge of the crater...
EgregiousOne Dark Master of Stairs from the Mancave of Despair Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: Too sexy for my shirt
Dark Master of Stairs
#70096: Oct 10th 2013 at 11:50:21 AM

[up][up]I feel like I have. >.< I'm trying to fix that.

[up][up][up]That's pushing it a bit. [lol] Prime flank cuts don't exactly grow on trees. [lol]

"I'm not a nerd. I'm a specialist." ~Sousuke Sagara
TopographicOcean A Pathetic from the colo Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: I'm Clockwork and she's Quartz
A Pathetic
#70097: Oct 10th 2013 at 11:59:25 AM

Well, I can't say I've felt dismissed, but if you're wanting fix it, by all means go ahead. [lol]

YUUGI WANTS YOU FOR DRINKING BUDDY
EgregiousOne Dark Master of Stairs from the Mancave of Despair Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: Too sexy for my shirt
Dark Master of Stairs
#70098: Oct 10th 2013 at 12:00:44 PM

Good. >.<

"I'm not a nerd. I'm a specialist." ~Sousuke Sagara
Quag15 Since: Mar, 2012
#70099: Oct 10th 2013 at 3:06:38 PM

Quag - they're all intelligent women who can very easily give their partners a run for their money, quite often outsmarting them. It should be no surprise.

Well, Rachel, I'm sure they are. I wouldn't mind being outsmarted (as long as, you know, a woman wouldn't break up with me because I couldn't keep up with her).

Maybe they'll be single someday. Gotta bide my time and keep playing in the field by leaving a good impression and not flagging any possible intentions, I guess.

INHOPELESSGUY Since: Apr, 2011
#70100: Oct 10th 2013 at 3:07:54 PM

A'ight, I haven't been here for six days. Give me the précis version of everyone's love lives since then.


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