Ladies: What is the kindest and most humorous way you rebuff the beach boys?

[jenb]

I have found that many single women who travel to Negril solo actually welcome and enjoy the attention. I think back home when they are walking through the mall, Wal-Mart etc etc, that maybe they don't receive all the compliments, looks, attention in general. A lot of the women are older, a little heavier from all the foods we eat here in the states. But, when they hit the beach in Negril they are made to feel like a movie star that just stepped out of a limo.

ya, i remember feeling like a goddess on my first trip to negril, didn't take long to realize there would be a price to pay.

[jenb]

Tell them you are HIV positive, and sometimes even that won't work because you will get "Wellllll dat what condoms are for."

haha, bit extreme but i might try it if someone is really persistent.

[jenb]

If I was a female, I would try askin' 'em for money or a drink.

i hadn't thought of that, good idea.

[goldilocks]

I have found that many single men who travel to Negril solo actually welcome and enjoy the attention. I think back home when they are walking through the mall, Wal-Mart etc etc, that maybe they don't receive all the compliments, looks, attention in general. A lot of the men are older, a little heavier from all the foods we eat here in the states. But, when they hit the beach in Negril they are made to feel like a movie star that just stepped out of a limo.

Works both ways!

I just tell them I can't afford a "friend"

[jenb]

lmao... reverse phsycology at its most entertaining...

conversation translated into american slang.... not about to attemp patois...

Him: " hey girl, you look good. how about you and me spend some time?"
"US": " You gotta job?" or " I would like a rum punch." (don't ask for dirty banana... he might say I got your dirty banana and that would defeat the purpose)... or "OH i just love this bracelet(trinket,ect.) will you get it for me?"
Him: "oh... (long pause) I think I hear my friend calling me"

why... because he was a gigalo... lol unfortunatly ladies your "boyfriends" I'm not saying every single one but most are not really your boyfriends they take care of your physical while your there but they get stuff out of it and you know it. wheather or not your paying him blatently for it or you pay for his food and drinks while your there he's still a "working man" and when you leave it's "NEXT!"... Sorry but yeah ... Again I'm not saying it's true for all cases but most of them ...that's how it is. don't fool yourself and get hurt... last thing you want is to inadvertantly hurt yourself from being "blind"... I love this thread tho... keep the rejection lines coming....lol

i've known the score for a long time but sometimes it's tempting especially when alcohol clouds your judgement. a friend of mine went to negril, i warned her up and down not to get involved with the beach boys, sure enough she did (she's very trusting) and sure enough he asked her for gifts from home. i think it bothered her that she didn't find the one genuine guy on the beach.

'don't ask for a dirty banana' haha good advice!

[jenb]

Works both ways!

I just tell them I can't afford a "friend"

i've used that one too

[jenb]

And turning his questions on himself is always a good move. If he wants a drink, tell him to buy you one first...etc.

One guy asked for my number;I told him to top up my phone and he could call me. He just kissed his teeth and moved along.

sometimes their sense of humour is lacking but reverse psychology may be a good strategy.

[jenb]

I'd try taken em up on everything they have to offer,sooner or later you're gonna tire them out and they'll have ta go home

not before asking for taxi fare

[nicole.edith]

This is one thing I'm really not excited about, especially since it's just the two of us gals travelling together. We've both been happily married for 10+ years and that's so not what we're there for...

How does the simple ignoring tactic work?

[tfw73]

If I was a female, I would try askin' 'em for money or a drink.

Amen lol!