I don't like "beating around the bush" its so ridiculous. If you wanna know something about me, then ask straight forward questions. I am honest and blunt, so I wish that people ould treat me the same way.
The following is a real question a guy asked me.
Ex. Bob(not real name) - So who do you invite over your house?
Real question - Do you have male friends that you hang out with regularly?
Bob - I don't have any good women friends that I just hang out with, but I would like to have a friend and then hopefully it becomes more.
Real statement - I want to let you know that I am not currently seeing anyone but I am looking for someone to spend time with.