One of my worst experiences with the “worst she can say is no” mindset happened during a group project in college. I had a crush on a classmate and thought it would be a good idea to ask her out in a casual way, thinking if she said no, it wouldn’t be too awkward since we were working together.
I approached her after class and nervously asked if she wanted to grab coffee sometime. To my surprise, she not only said no but also expressed that she wasn’t interested in dating anyone at that moment. It was an embarrassing moment, and I felt like a fool in front of our classmates, who overheard.
Looking back, I realize I put unnecessary pressure on myself with that mentality. Sure, rejection is part of life, but it’s also important to consider the context and the potential awkwardness it might bring within a group dynamic. It definitely taught me a lesson about timing and how to approach situations like that with a bit more care.
One of my worst experiences with the “worst she can say is no” mindset happened during a group project in college. I had a crush on a classmate and thought it would be a good idea to ask her out in a casual way, thinking if she said no, it wouldn’t be too awkward since we were working together.
I approached her after class and nervously asked if she wanted to grab coffee sometime. To my surprise, she not only said no but also expressed that she wasn’t interested in dating anyone at that moment. It was an embarrassing moment, and I felt like a fool in front of our classmates, who overheard.
Looking back, I realize I put unnecessary pressure on myself with that mentality. Sure, rejection is part of life, but it’s also important to consider the context and the potential awkwardness it might bring within a group dynamic. It definitely taught me a lesson about timing and how to approach situations like that with a bit more care.