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Single girl wearing ring on engagement finger to fend off unwanted attention

Fruli

I’ve never done this before, but I once heard a girl saying she does it and I thought it was over the top.

However, I’m now having second thoughts. I just thought about this, as I’ve just emailed a guy who is high up in one of our local organisations. I’m needing a favour in order to set up a community event. My previous experience of trying to connect with men on a business and professional level is that they end up trying it on. So perhaps wearing a ring isn’t such a bad idea. Do people have any thoughts?

Reply 1

Wired_1800

Most men back off when they see a ring. Some crazy ones still shoot their shot, but they are in the minority.

Reply 2

Fruli

Original post by Wired_1800

Most men back off when they see a ring. Some crazy ones still shoot their shot, but they are in the minority.

Thanks for responding. Well I guess it will be a good idea to get a ring.

Reply 3

Drewski

I know of girls who do it. Not overly common, but certainly happens.

Reply 4

Notoriety

How much attention do you really get?

Reply 5

1582

Volunteer Team

I do this in certain situations. I already wear my aunt's engagement ring (her ex refused to take it back when they broke up so she gave it to me) so I just move it to a different finger. 🙃

Reply 6

Fruli

A lot. I’m not bothered when it’s a random guy on the street. That attention is easy to ignore.

Attention becomes a problem when trying to establish professional relationship with someone.

Original post by Notoriety

How much attention do you really get?

Reply 7

Fruli

How cool! I’ve never been a ring wearer, so I have to buy one.

Original post by sinfonietta

I do this in certain situations. I already wear my aunt's engagement ring (her ex refused to take it back when they broke up so she gave it to me) so I just move it to a different finger. 🙃

Reply 8

Notoriety

Original post by Fruli

A lot. I’m not bothered when it’s a random guy on the street. That attention is easy to ignore.

Attention becomes a problem when trying to establish professional relationship with someone.

If you slide into my DMs, I can tell you how to avoid unwanted attention from males.

Reply 9

Fruli

😂😂😂 whatever you need to tell me, you can tell me on this thread.

Original post by Notoriety

If you slide into my DMs, I can tell you how to avoid unwanted attention from males.

Reply 10

Notoriety

Original post by Fruli

😂😂😂 whatever you need to tell me, you can tell me on this thread.

Lass didn't get the joke, but alright.

Reply 11

hallamstudents

Official Rep

I mean it's worth a try. It's a shame that your previous experience with businessmen hasn't gone according to plan, it's unfair that people try to take advantage of you. If you think it will help deter unwanted advances then go for it. Might be worth coming up with a back story just in case questions are asked!

Lucy

Reply 12

Zarek

Unlikely to be very effective as most guys wouldn't even realise it is an engagement ring. Probably better to frequently mention your imaginary fiancé. You could even throw in that he is county kick boxing champion.