I’d like to get to know you better.” Well, this is awkward. How do I put this nicely? “Thanks? But I have zero interest in dating you. Or anybody. It’s not personal. All evidence points to the fact that you’re a very nice person.” “No, I’m not asking you to date me. This is not what’s happening here. I’m not really the dating type.” My brow furrows in total confusion. “Then what?” “I figured we could hang out,” he says. He laughs at whatever he sees on my face. “It’s a thing, you know? People do that.

