How to NOT Give Out Your Phone Number

Put Safety First

Say that you don’t feel comfortable sharing your personal information. This is the truth, and therefore the best place to start. You don’t have to mention the fact that you aren’t interested regardless. Explain that you’ve had negative experiences in the past and as a general rule, you don’t give out your phone number to anyone you don’t know well.

Ask For His Phone Number Instead

If a guy will not let it go, ask for his phone number instead. You never have to call or text him, he doesn’t haveyour phone number, and he generally will be appeased for the time being. Be cautious: this idea isn’t without its faults! make sure you always enter the information yourself.  Else he might decide to call himself from your phone after entering his number. Beware! boys are not smiling.

Tell Him to Find You Another Way

Between Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and all of the other social platforms out there today, there are plenty of ways to give him a means to contact you without actually giving him your phone number. I recommend this for situations in which you meet a guy who you might actually be interested in, but still don’t know that well. It’s a great way to leave the opportunity for communication open while maintaining a degree of distance

Just Say No

Some women have absolutely no problem turning people down without guilt, and I admire them for it.Sometimes just saying “no” is necessary. Being direct keeps your intentions clear and leaves no room for confusion or misinterpretation.

At the end of the day, you have the right to choose who you want to share your personal information with, and you shouldn’t have to apologize for your decisions. Never give out your phone number simply because you feel pressured. Try one of the techniques above or develop your own strategy.

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