Re: insensitive friend question (sort of long and involved!)
From: Holly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 May 2001 15:50:56 -0500 (CDT)
I have to agree with the comment on men don't give (or get) subtle
hints. All of the ones I know really need you to spell things out for
them.
Tip of the day: If someone offers you a breath mint, take it! :P
At Thu, 31 May 2001, Alicia wrote:
>
>Thanks for all the great comments and advice :)
>
>I especially like the one about pointing out one of his flaws in that
>way. (He's got bad breath...one of the reasons I wouldn't go out with
>him...I couldn't imagine kissing him!!!) My mind generally doesn't work
>like that, but I think it's perfect for this case. I'll just tell him
>that I was talking to this guy and he was interesting and then he leaned
>in close to talk to me and I had to leave the room, his breath was so
>bad. Then I'll casually say, "Hey, you want an Altoid?"
>
>I also liked the idea that he's a man so he's just not clever enough to
>"tell" me something in that roundabout way!
>
>A
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Holly
holly.laclair-bogedain@medstat.com
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