1.Be consistent in your rejection

Even if you do a "hard rejection" of someone who's been bugging you to date them for a while, they might reach out again,so make sure you're consistent and don't waver in your rejection.

 

 

2.Be direct, firm and as clear as possible.

Try to speak your truth in a firm, direct, and respectful way: "Thanks, I'm flattered but not interested/available." 'I'm sorry, I can't accept your invitation" 

" Thank you, I'm flattered, but I am not interested in going out."

"I'm hoping this will leave no confusion. My answer will not change and I expect that you will now respect that moving forward. "

 

3.Record in detail individuals (the perpetrator and other witnesses present), incidents (actions or words), time (detailed dates and times), locations (detailed physical locations or spaces), and objects (detailed items of evidence – such as voice or video recordings under legitimate and legal causes, or written documentation) involved in all relevant incidents to maximize evidence retention.

 

4.If someone is disrespecting your boundaries, verbally abusing, or threatening you after you reject them, communicate with your instructor or school counselors (located at 2F of the University’s administrative building; ext. 1351).