I deserve better

The conversation went something like this.

"Where's your ring?"
"Huh?"
"Where's the ring on your finger?"
"I don't have one of those."
"Why not? I'd put a ring on it right now."
"Well that's nice of you. You don't even know my name."
"Haven't you ever heard of love at first sight?"
"Yes. I don't believe in it."
"You don't?  Well I do now.  I don't mean to be disrespectful or..."
"I know. I know you're just teasing or whatever."
"...I seriously don't understand it. I see all of these ladies coming in here without a ring on and it blows my mind. Let me take you to dinner."
"No. Thank you that's nice of you, but no."
"Why not?"
"I think I'm technically old enough to be your mother."
"How old do you think I am?"
"20"
"I'm 26." (Obviously lying)
"You're older than you look then."
"So you're not technically old enough to be my mother?"
"No.  Not technically."
"How about dinner then?"
"I can't. Thank you. I appreciate it, but I can't this time."
(Ran for the door)
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I deserve more than being treated to a mindless flirtation. It's just as bad as being ignored.  Neither is acceptable.
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Makes me angry.

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