Have you ever...

[DDNatureLover]

Have you ever met someone who was more interested in you than you were in him/her and given that person a wrong number? I don't meet many new people these days, and don't give my number out, but I can recall when I was more sociable and met new people all of the time. I don't think I ever gave anyone the wrong number, but I'm sure I avoided a few people I'd given my number to, back in the day. I came across this on the local radio station's website earlier, and I started wondering about the subject. I know meeting new people and the subject of giving out numbers, meeting up, etc., can be stressful, especially for those with social anxiety. How do you handle the situation?


Here's the information from the website, and here's the link:


[h=3]Q ZOO'S LOSER LINE[/h] [h=2]LOSER LINE 713.963.1225[/h]


Ladies, don't you hate those pushy guys who are so aggressive?! You don't want to give them your number, so give them OUR number! It'sThe Q Morning Zoo's Loser Line!


Then listen Monday Mornings and we'll play the best ones on the air!So remember to give them OUR number the next time you need to get away from that guy!713.963.1225.

 

[It'sJaz]

I have never been in this situation. I think I would still give my real number though. Or I might try to avoid giving it altogether. I don't mind giving others my phone number as long as they text and not call, and I would be even more anxious if I had given them the wrong number on purpose as I would be worried about what they might be thinking when they realised it.

 

[beautifullybree]

If I meet someone I don't really like and they ask for my number I just politely refuse. I prefer to just let them know up front. Personally I think its a lot more civil, and I'd rather be known for my honesty. Some people are extra creepy and you have no choice, but to give a wrong number. Just hope they never see you again and confront you.

 

[Zeesi]

No, I haven't been in a situation where I have given someone the wrong number, but I have been in a couple of situations where I should have given them the wrong number, but gave them my correct number instead.


I've had to learn how to be more honest with myself when it comes to things of this nature. Years ago, I would rather say 'yes' to another person and 'no' to my own self, but being a people-pleaser isn't a good thing to be. It's better to be honest, tactful and truthful than to 'lie' and give a person your number when you really don't want to, because you feel like not giving it would be rude.

 

[pwarbi]

As far as I'm concerned then there isn't really a good enough reason around to justify giving somebody a wrong number, and if your not interested I'd rather just tell them an then you can both move on from the situation. Suffering from anxiety is bad enough without having to come up with ideas to get you out of a situation that you don't want to be in, and actually going along with something and then giving that person a wrong number because your not interested isn't fair to them and can actually make your anxiety worse as you'll start to feel bad about yourself and then lose even more confidence.

 

[Panic57]

I don't think it's right to give someone the wrong number. Despite my anxiety, I don't have an issue keeping my number as secret from people. Heck, the majority of my family doesn't even know my number so I'm even less likely to give it to a stranger. Or I ask for their number and blow them off if they are being to aggressive. If you meet them again, just say you forgot you put it in the washer or your phone in the washer when you cleaned your cloths and lost the number. There are nicer ways to blow off someone you don't like than calling them a loser. I don't think it's right to be excessively harsh just because you're not that into someone. I deal with depression from negative words and I would hate for anyone else to feel that way just for liking me.

 

[kelden]

I think is quite rude and dishonest to do this. Just refuse or say you don't have a number. Also, the line is called ZOO's LOSER LINE, only a douche that thinks too highly of himself/herself would do something like that with people they regard as inferior.

 

[Sue]

I would never want somebody to do this to me so I would never do it to someone else. That is just rude and hurtful. More hurtful then being honest with the person right from the start. Imagine how the person would feel when they got up the nerve to call that number only to realize they were given the wrong number. That could have a lasting effect on somebody.

 

[ReadmeByAmy]

I grew up and inherited from my parents the value of honesty in everything that I will be doing in my life. I think I will not give a wrong number just because I am not interested to a person whom I just met. Just give every person the respect if we do not want other people to do that the same to us.

 

[rz3300]

I cannot say that I have ever done the fake number thing, and I am kind of proud to say that. I have had people who were more interested in me than I was in them though, as I am sure we all have, and I did kind of struggle to let them down easy, if at all. I am willing to bet that I have had it done to me, though, but maybe not just for the fact that getting numbers is not really the dating thing that it used to be. I am not sure I have ever asked a girl for her number, and it is more of the she will put it in my phone thing. I hope it stays that way, though.

 

[amy88]

I've never been in that kind of situation. Past relationships were always with people that I had known a while - I was never into the "hey, I just met you, and this is crazy, but here's my number, so call me maybe" kind of thing, haha!


But seriously though, I don't know I could do this to someone. Unless they were a real pushy jerk. If they were just asking for my number I would try and just turn them down politely. I think my anxiety has made me more aware of hurting others feelings and how that can impact someone.

 

[Deeishere111]

LOL, I was curious as to what happens when you call this number so I found it on YouTube. It's hilarious! LOL. I don't recall ever giving someone the wrong number but I wish I had this one but in the day. Ha Ha. I think would be great for a guy who is really pushy. Now if it is someone who really likes me and it was already hard for them to approach me, I would be gentle. I think it would just be honest and just say I am not interested.

 

[Roscas]

Yes, I have had experiences when others were more interested in me (more often not being aware of it and finding out only after I have been told by another). But I have not had the experience of giving anyone a wrong number. I just don't give my number to anyone - does not matter if the person likes me more or not. I also do not allow others to give my number to people they know without my knowledge and permission. (Advantage of a small circle of friends who mutually trust and respect each other's privacy.) You can always decline, when asked by someone who wants your number. There are different ways to say 'No, you can't have my number.' It is better that way rather than give false information which might hit you back n the future, when you least expected it to.

 

[justsayyes]

I did give someone a wrong number, but to be fair, he was a complete stranger but so bold and straightforward asking for my number and i was livid for some reason so i gave him a wrong number. I haven't seen him again since then. He was easy on the eyes i guess but he caught me at a bad time. :/