Reply #181: It's not a control thing, at least with me.

[BreweryYardRat]

Sometimes I'll take no for an answer (although I don't hit on random girls on the street or clerks/waitresses-- I prefer at least a tiny bit of familiarity), but sometimes I'll ask why. Depends on how attracted I am to the girl.

It's mainly to see how they answer. If they say, "I have a boyfriend," or "I'm a lesbian," or "Our politics are too different," etc... That's fine, I'll walk away and not say another word.

If they say "Because you're fat," and/or "Because you're creepy," then I'll get pissed (because they're being shallow) and give them a short lecture before whirling and leaving.