By Anonymous - 08/01/2014 00:39 - United States - Salem

Today, a guy I like asked me to a dance. Trying to act modest and at the same time compliment him, I told him, "You could do so much better, though." After thinking for a moment, he replied, "You're right, I could. Never mind," and walked away. FML
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sdroze1389 31

I think he just mis interpreted your response for a subtle rejection. bummer though.

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Jemm_fml 29

Self deprecation isn't attractive nor is it the same as being modest ;)

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arsay1729 14

I agree. Self deprecation only goes to show that a person doesn't have self confidence.

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perdix 29

You're both kind of wrong. A clever self-effacing remark can show you are not too full of yourself and make you seem approachable. Use them with great care.

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arsay1729 14

I agree #68... but in this case... No

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perdix 29

So, your first words to him were basically criticizing his poor taste in women. I hope you like living alone with a bunch of cats.

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Ashley868 10

That's your own fault. You were trying to get a compliment from him. He was probably turned off by your insecurity issues.

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mezochan 29

A bigger compliment to him would have been an adorable "Yes!" Sometimes simplicity is best.

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commandercolbert 6

maybe he did think of what you said differently so he left.

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davincidasecond 24

Really?! Come on, OP!! You ****** yourself over, hard.

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megcarpy 19

Oh my god, that's a awful

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IXChaosDragonXI 13

You deserve it. You don't fish for compliments when someone is asking you out. You just displayed a complete lack of confidence which showed the guy an instant horror story of what might happen if he dated you.

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