1. **Guiding a date**: “That’s a creative way to say you feel a connection! Let’s explore this chemistry over a cup of coffee and see where it takes us.”
2. **Pretending not to understand**: “Oh, I’m sorry, I don’t quite catch your metaphor. Can you explain what you mean?”
3. **Politely rejecting**: “Thank you for the compliment, but I prefer to let the conversation unfold naturally. Let’s just enjoy getting to know each other.”
4. **Anti-PUA response**: “While I appreciate the effort, I’d rather focus on genuine connections. Let’s have a real conversation and see if there’s chemistry without resorting to pick-up lines.”