I got the basics down of not getting prideful and going “well I don’t like you anyways!” Or getting stubborn and not taking no for an answer, but then what? Do I pop a joke? Do I ashamedly walk away? (Obviously no)

I specifically ask for dates and not, “will you be my girlfriend,” so how do I go about rejection specifically to Try and keep up with the person? I don’t look to find a way to stay happy after a rejection, just a way to keep things smooth and keep the girl from thinking I’m trying to “go for her” again when I say hello the next day.