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Let them know you’re just not that into them – without hurting their feelings.

You Will NeedDiplomacy
Dodging skills

Step 1: Read the signs       预感到一些信号
Read the signs that they’re gathering up the courage to kiss you, so you’ll be prepared to dodge their lips. Telltale clues include becoming touchy-feely, looking at your lips, and invading your personal space.

Step 2: Create distance    保持一定距离
Create some distance. Literally and figuratively. Take a step back from them, and change the topic of conversation to something unsexy—like your earwax problem.

Step 3: Play the friend card    强调朋友关系
Emphasize that you see them as nothing more than a friend by saying so, as in, “I’m so glad I have you as a friend.”

Step 4: Be slightly rude    适当的表现一些“粗鲁”
Point out people that you find attractive, or start talking exclusively to someone else. This way, you demonstrate that you don’t see the other person in a romantic context.
 
Step 5: Stay in public     避免独自和对方相处
Don’t let them get you alone. Chances are they won’t make a pass at you with other people around.

If you’re coming home from a bad date and can’t bear the idea of a goodnight kiss, get your house keys out ahead of time and make a beeline for your front door.

Step 6: Give a hug       用拥抱来替代接吻
Give a preemptive hug. Pat them on the back for an added “friendly” touch.

Step 7: Dodge     适时躲闪
If all your hints have failed and their lips are looming, turn your head so that the kiss lands on your cheek or ear. It’ll make them feel stupid, but, hey, at least they’ll know the truth.

[重点讲解]

dodge

  vt.& vi.1.闪躲；闪开；躲开；避开
       He dodged cleverly when she threw her shoe at him.
       她用鞋子砸向他时, 他机敏地闪开了。
       He dodged the book that I threw at him.
       他躲开了我扔向他的书。
  vt.1.回避,（尤指不诚实地）逃避
       Whatever you do, work hard at it and don't try to dodge the column.
       无论做什么事, 都要努力去做, 别偷懒。

telltale

   n.(机械装置)起监督作用的, 起警告作用的
      telltale line
      警告线
      a telltale signal
      警告讯号
      telltale lamp
      报警灯

exclusively

  adv.1.专门地;专有地
       an economy exclusively geared towards tourism
       单纯发展旅游业的经济
      The star has a ski slope reserved exclusively for her.
       这位明星有一个专门留给她的滑雪场地。
      That shop caters exclusively to the weaker sex.
      那家商店专供妇女需要的商品。

preemptive

  n.1.先买的;有先买权的
      preemptive authority.
      先买权
    2.先发制人的

 

looming

    n.迫在眉睫。逼近