Online dating question: How do I turn her down politely?

I'm totally new to online dating sites. I put up a profile and a girl contacted me, but she didn't have her picture up. I responded back to her because her profile looked interesting, and asked her to send a picture. She emailed me back with her picture, but to be brutally honest, I'm not physically attracted to her at all. I know looks aren't everything, but there are at least something! On top of that, I recognized this girl as someone I had talked to during a recruiting event / job fair at school. She is still with the same firm and I'm actually joining that firm in a few weeks. I definitely don't want to date her. But how do I handle this politely? It looks bad if I don't respond, because she'll know it's because she doesn't look good. But this is something I can't get past, so I can't go out with her. But if I respond, she might think I'm interested. She's bound to run into me at work in a few weeks. Should I not respond and pretend that a friend put up my profile on the site?

Online dating question: How do I turn her down politely?
tell her you met someone else and you really think she is a great person and you don't want to hurt the other girl's feeling and in all fairness you started talking to the other girl first, you went out and you hit it off. if it doesn't work out you'll let her know.
Reply:I wouldn't lie, especially if you will see her again. Just tell her that you were moderately interested (which is true) and then tell her that someone else seemed to match EXACTLY what you were looking for (which might not be 100% true, but I'm guessing you've find someone else who's more of a turn on)
Reply:Be honest - tell her she sounds like a great person but you just don't think it's going to work out. You could even tell her you recognize her and don't think it would be appropriate to be involved with someone you will be working with in the near future.
Reply:Don't pretend . . . just say thanks but you are not interested.
Reply:Be a man. Simply tell her that it's not going to work out. Most likely, you won't have been the first to reject her. She's probably used to it.





Are you sure that it's the same girl (between the job and the dating site)? If so, you need to move to a bigger town. That stuff rarely happens.





If she does recognize you at work, I would lie and tell her it was just a coincidence (because you have a girlfriend, etc...) You wouldn't be on a dating site because of this, right? hehehe...
Reply:Tell her you are applying to that firm and it would be unprofessional for you to pursue a co-worker especially one that could influence the hiring process.
Reply:Do NOT reject her if you are going to be in the same company.


You might cause a bad reaction -- just postpone it. Get a chance to "see" her at work, in the cafeteria, you can ask about her.


Dont be such a slave to looks, do you realize that she might be a professional who enjoys life, having fun and you could too. Dont say no, just check it out first.
Reply:sorry... u only can make that decision.... if you don't like someone, don't force yourself... listen to ur heart..
Reply:Just don't resond %26amp; don't worry about it. If she asks you


(if you bump into her)- tell her you never got her photo, your new to online dating %26amp; not sure how to navigate the site etc..


%26amp; leave it @ that.
Reply:That's too bad you will see her at work,,,if she was some random person, just ignore her...You could lie and tell her you found someone online to date, so you are off the dating market...
Reply:I think you should continue talking to her and let her know that you were really only on that site for friends.... nothing serious. you said her profile was intresting why not be her FRIEND. and if anything continue talking to her like a friend, she's probably on there looking for a boyfriend so she may gradually stop persuing you anyway
Reply:this is on-line datind we are talking about!!!!unless she knows who you are you can let her down quick n easy.
Reply:I think you still need to respond, you can always wait a couple of days, say you went on a date with someone else, and you're pursuing that relationship.





Good luck!
Reply:This is easy. Simply tell her that you have a firm commitment to never date people you work with. Then stick to it.
Reply:tell her you think she is nice


and say goodbye


defenetly never give your personal info


until maybe 2 months after the first chat


my opinion


:)
Reply:Maybe you should tell her you recognize her and don't feel it's appropriate to date because you will be working for the same company.
Reply:Keep her as a friend and tell her you met someone outside of online dating
Reply:NO IDEA!!!