Just like many woman will say, “I would love nothing more than for a nice guy to ask me out when I am in the market” and “I hate it when creeps try to hit on my when I’m shopping.”
“Sorry… you’re nice and all, but I’m only into good-looking men.”
Basically, I said something like “Sorry to hear about that. I know that people have their preferences” or words to that effect. Nothing big.
In other words, my discontent was NOT brought to her attention. I didn’t tell her that I thought she was being rude.
Well, unless she saw the post at the forum.
I think what this thread demonstrates is that there is no surefire way to turn someone down. I think saying “I’m not attracted to you” is an clear, non-insulting way. Perhaps there should be a list of acceptable statements that both parties agree to beforehand!
I emailed my pictures to a women who I thought put it very well. She said, “thanks for your interest but I tend to be drawn to men of a different type.” I wrote her back and said, “Nicely put. Do you mind if I use that?”
Yes, I like that.