It will happen. Men have a thicker skin for rejection that women. They usually keep asking although many women give up after a few rejections. Thank goodness for those of us who do keep trying. Search Heart Express Personal Profiles.
Dutch treat is the option of the person who is asked.
At least tell part of the truth. Don't lead someone on by saying you are busy when you aren't or that you will call back when you won't. However, I'm going to decline because I don't feel we have much in common. Better yet, tell the blunt truth. However, I'm going to decline because I don't feel we have much chemistry.