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Old 09-17-2017, 11:32 AM
Status: "I don't understand. But I don't care, so it works out." (set 6 days ago)
 
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OP, honestly, when you consider this carefully, does it not seem obvious he was referring to how hot a barbecue would be? I've heard that response a LOT - wear as little clothing as possible. It's Austin. You'll be outside. Expect to be uncomfortably hot.

There's a saying. If there are two ways to interpret something, interpret it the kindest way. Your life will be easier.
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Old 09-17-2017, 11:34 AM
 
Location: Pittsburgh
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I would reply with "I will if you do."

It's a pretty standard joke, I find it funny that some would be offended.
Or "Does that mean you're wearing a speedo? "
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Old 09-17-2017, 11:41 AM
 
Location: Canada
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The text generally rubs me the wrong way, but I'd need to know about the first date before I could say for sure. You have a right to feel the way you do about it.
Same here. With someone you've met once, if this type of banter hasn't already been established I can see how it could feel uncomfortable.
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Old 09-17-2017, 11:47 AM
 
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OP, honestly, when you consider this carefully, does it not seem obvious he was referring to how hot a barbecue would be? I've heard that response a LOT - wear as little clothing as possible. It's Austin. You'll be outside. Expect to be uncomfortably hot.

There's a saying. If there are two ways to interpret something, interpret it the kindest way. Your life will be easier.

One thing is kindness, another is naivety and foolishness. It's about boundaries. I think it's naive to assume that this person was alluding to the hot weather outside (I'm not in Austin, by the way).

This is the same person who was complaining to me that the majority of women he meets are "floozies". Well, maybe he is the problem, not the women... Just saying.
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Old 09-17-2017, 11:48 AM
 
Location: Middle of the valley
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Or "Does that mean you're wearing a speedo? "
That way you know what kind of sausage your getting! Kielbasa or cocktail sausage. /lol
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Old 09-17-2017, 11:59 AM
 
Location: State of Transition
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One thing is kindness, another is naivety and foolishness. It's about boundaries. I think it's naive to assume that this person was alluding to the hot weather outside (I'm not in Austin, by the way).

This is the same person who was complaining to me that the majority of women he meets are "floozies". Well, maybe he is the problem, not the women... Just saying.
OK, so combined with this remark, I believe we have a red flag.
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Old 09-17-2017, 12:00 PM
 
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Or "Does that mean you're wearing a speedo? "
This might be a good one, as the OP's last communication before she cuts him off entirely, lol.
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Old 09-17-2017, 12:04 PM
 
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How to reply "what do you mean?"

Once the meaning has been related to you:

A) are you still offended?
B) are you not offended?


A = act how you normally would in an offensive situation
B = continue on with your outting
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Old 09-17-2017, 12:07 PM
 
Location: Middle of the valley
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This is the same person who was complaining to me that the majority of women he meets are "floozies". Well, maybe he is the problem, not the women... Just saying.

THIS would offend me, and I probably would not have even gone on one date with him.
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Old 09-17-2017, 12:11 PM
 
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THIS would offend me, and I probably would not have even gone on one date with him.

That was on date one that he was complaining...
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