• Wren ( Wren@lemmy.today ) 
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      1 month ago

      I wish that worked for me. Even when I’ve been in a relationship dudes just took it as a challenge.

      The ol’ crazy eyes and hyperfixation on the flesh eating disease usually gets them to leave.

  • I hate giving advice on this because you shouldn’t have to do any of it, but that’s the world we live in 🤷‍♀️

    My answer depends on the source.

    • strangers at work (customers): fake wedding ring, like a plain band. This depends on your age (less believable for teens) and if your job allows jewelry.
    • strangers in public: fake wedding ring, headphones (sometimes I’d have the sound off if I was concerned for my safety but it’s a good “don’t talk to me” sign). Acting annoyed if they try and talk to you anyways. Saying things like, “Sorry, I’d rather be left alone thanks.” Or something like that. Physically moving if they say shit like, “you don’t want to chat?” Etc.
    • coworkers: avoid chatting 1-on-1 unless about work, ask coworkers for advice if you feel you can trust them. They might be able to give a little bit of a hint to the guy.

    I always went to bars/clubs in big groups and never while single and looking to meet people so no real advice there except I didn’t make eye contact with folks or give anything more than very brief answers if someone talked to me, and immediately walked away after answering.

    I think the biggest hurdle is getting over hurting feelings. You didn’t invite the person to give you attention, they choose to do it and expect a positive reception, based on what??? It’s not an act of care or a sign of how much they like you if they are persistent, it’s disrespectful.

    Good luck!

  • I personally enjoyed videos from a creator called Caffeinated Kitty. She’s all about (safely) being aggressive and creepy towards men who won’t take a no.

    Organ harvesting is one she uses a lot. Like dude won’t take no for an answer and she puts on an insane grin and asks him when and where and what his blood type is. O negative!? Yes those kidneys will fetch a great price! And you have no life preservation skills? Maybe you can live without the spleen too.

  • Beth ( Beth@piefed.social ) 
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    Main thing is I avoid them as much as possible. I avoid shopping on Sundays because the creepiest creepers are out on that day. I stick to early morning weekdays for my errands, and do as much as possible online. At work, I schedule around them. I don’t engage in a lot of “femininity” such as makeup or shaving or trying to look cute anymore should I need to break my rules and go out. I sometimes need to interact with males online so I don’t turn on my mic when I’m playing games and just type. I’m not saying these are great things to do but I enjoy a peaceful existence.