
Is it rude to tell someone you don’t find them physically attractive?


It’s rude if they didn’t ask your opinion. One of my friends would tell me that all the time when I literally never asked and even though I didn’t care about his opinion (he’s not exactly good looking himself) I just found it so rude and uncalled for.
You have to be clear about those things else most guys try to abuse your kind behaviour
Thank you:)
Yes but it's also the honest thing to do, it prevents false hope and some time a rude comment is what people need to see the truth.
no, it's called honesty
Well how else are they gonna know? Cuz not saying anything has been so effect thus far
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If they don't ask you to say how physically attractive they are, it's probably best not to say it.
If they are insulting you, by all means take them down a notch.
If it's a friend or partner and they're letting it go, I think you should tell them.
Sometimes you have to be blunt
It isn’t rude to tell someone you aren’t physically attracted to them but you maybe emotionally intelligent.
Emotional intelligence is about managing your thoughts and feelings and those of others to achieve a desirable outcome.
EM is about putting yourself in one’s shoes, asking yourself how will I feel if those words were said to me.
The insights you get from imagining yourself as the recipient of what you are about to say or do should lead you to choose words or a course of action that do not hurt the feelings of others (or at least reduce the hurtful feelings.
For example, I tend to say something along these lines:
1. You’re a lovely girl. I could see why most guys would like you. I’m not dating at the moment.
2. You are a lovely girl. You make me feel in my element. I know for sure you would get hurt if we date.
3. Could we friends, please? I wish I met you much earlier. I’ve already started seeing someone.
Sometimes, no response is the best response instead of saying the above. However, there are situations where being blunt is necessary.
For example, when the girl or guy just can’t get the obvious clues you are not interested in them. They then start to stalk you.
@Pink2000. I’m sorry my seemingly detailed response doesn’t meet your expectation.
Hopefully, someone who stumbles on your question would find my response useful.
They would know why it is rude and when it isn’t rude to tell someone you don’t find them physically attractive.
They would probably learn how to reject someone’s advances in an emotionally intelligent manner.
And probably they would be curious to know more about emotional intelligence and develop EM skills to improve their social interaction with people, both offline and online.
A more tactful way as I see it just tells them they aren't your type. You don't have to go into the reasons why. That serves the same purpose of rejecting them, and you can be very firm about it, but at least that makes some minimal effort to avoid upsetting them.
As for the basic question, in Japan at least, it would be considered extremely rude. There's a tremendous emphasis here on tactfulness and empathy and people being able to read body language and in between the lines though.
Just because something is true, doesn’t mean it has to be said out loud.
Obviously he answer is yes! It is rude to tell someone they are unattractive to you, because doing so is sparking negative emotion upon someone else for no reason at all besides to be mean-spirited.
If I found them extremely attractive then the way they look wouldn't matter, or would just meld in with the attributes that make me find them physically attractive.. But to answer yo question, if you just say it out of the blue then yeah that's rude as hell.. But, if they ask of you think they are attractive, and you are honest then naw it's not..
I don't think its rude. Its best to just be truthful than to lie and then wait till there's deep feelings to say the truth bc then it's just gonna cause more issues.
I guess that it's rude, especially towards girls since girls care about such things more than men. So I try not to say anything unpleasant about the girl's appearance. Because I know that such words may hurt even though many girls would deny it and say that they don't care.
only time this is necessary is if they won't take a hint and leave you alone after rejecting them OR if they ask you and are ok with you being blunt. otherwise yeah i'd say its rude
Nah not unless they were harassing me lol i use to out girls to the side for the ones that were my type when i was younger and then later i would look back ans be like damn they were actually my type i was just trying or smashed another first?, i never felt they was ugly theb again girks that i would consider to be ugly don't talk to me & would probably get a big head if i did persue them
I don’t think it’s rude but it will hurt for the other person no matter what. I don’t think that there is an easy way to tell someone you’re not attracted to them.
Just try to be calm and understanding if they take it very badly.
Generally the right thing to say is “I’m not interested” or “you aren’t my type”
There’s probably no need to highlight what you don’t like about them
I think a lot of people would take that statement the way you did. There are much less harsh ways of saying you aren't interested. And in doing so, you are under no obligation to explain why.
"If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all" can be applicable in some circumstances.
If they ask you directly the only rude thing is to be dishonest. If they don't want to hear that I don't find them attractive then they shouldn't ask. I won't lie just to save their fragile egos.
In college, before I made a vow to not have close male friends, I friend-zoned this guy for the 3rd time after he asked me out for Valentine's Day. He then demanded that I tell him why. So I did.
There are ways to say it nicely if needed but should not be said unless the other person needs to hear it.
I'm sorry someone said this to you and people can be rude
yes it's rude to tell someone that their not physically attractive.
Yeah still that is sad to say to someone
The thing is, did I ask for their opinion? If I didn't, then yes it's rude, but if I did, I will have to deal with it.
It's very rude. Keep negative comments to yourself and don't belittle anyone. I'm sure a lot of people think you're not attractive... there's someone for everyone but don't be a bully about it. It's immature and wrong.
That is probably unnecessarily rude. Just tell them you're not interested in them and spare the details.
You don't tell people they aren't attractive to you. You simply say they aren't your type if they ask you.
No, it isn't.
I think it is if it's random hahahha can you imagine
Hhhhh I have boyfriend but I still no be with you if I didn't cz you not my type. That's bol shit you only have type cz you have choice. We wouldn't even have or even know what types means if choice didn't exist.
I avoid saying anything that will crush their confidence.
do it an a tactful manner. not like someone telling you that you are totally repulsive and ugly
No, it's never easy, but you can't help how you feel. You can soften the blow, but that's up to you. 🤷♀️
Yeah. Probably best to just not tell them anything.
Of course not, the problem is how you deal with rejection.
If they’re interested in you and you’re not, tell them you don’t feel the same way but nicely.
It may be rude but if she keeps pushing me to make a choice, I might have to eventually tell her.
I guess I would have to say "Honesty is the best policy"
nope , i tell a lot of bitches they ain't physically attractive.
I didn’t know giving your true opinion was rude.
Yeah especially if they're not asking but if they are it's better to ask in a nice way
No don't say that that'll lower their self esteem just say that you don't feel the same and that you're sorry
Yes but if someone specifically asked me I wouldn't lie
They might have a low opinion of themselves as well. Time will tell
Not if they ask how they look.
I keep it simple and just say I am not interested.
I mean yeah unless they insult you or something.
Some things should be said politely
I don’t think it is
Rude and Crude. xx
No think its important to be honest
Nawwwww😏
not if they ask you
Not at all...
In today’s world yes
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