Ok, so long story short, I learned that a girl at my school likes me (and she doesn't know that I know). The thing is that I don't feel that way for her. To be honnest, I'm not even sure if I would call her a friend, more of a good acquaitance.

I have some respect for her tho, so I'd like to hurt her as less as possible when I'll have to turn her down...

First I thought I could manage it but even after a long time of thinking, I couldn't find a good way to turn her down. I'm not really good with words when I'm with somebody I'm not fully comfortable with too...

(sorry if some sentences didn't make much sense, english isn't my first language. Also, if you need any clarification on a point, just ask and it'll be a pleasure to explain ^^ )

If she's just an acquaintance, how do you know she isn't the love of your life after getting to know her more? This may seem quite cheesy but you should probably give her a chance before telling yourself that you feel nothing for her outside the feelings of just friends. Don't say that you will give her trial or anything stupid like that; just start to notice her more and the things she does. You might be surprised.

If you're sure that you don't like her after getting to know her more, ask to talk to her alone but do it casually and naturally so her friends don't immediately expect that you will turn her down. When you two are alone, just say you cannot return the feelings that she holds for you. Don't say sorry. I don't think she would want to be pitied by a guy who just rejected her and who isn't even friends with her. If she is hurt, it's not your place to comfort her. Well, unless you decided that she's great 'just friend' material, that is. The rest is up to you. Smile at her or whatever I don't care.

Wait till she confesses, otherwise, her problem.

The very thought of "hurting someone as less as possible" when turning down a confession is insulting in some countries, but oh well.

Do >>3
And just say "sorry, I don't see you that way"
What's the problem?G

>>2 Notice I said a good acquaintance. I've had many conversations with her and I'm sure of my feelings: I don't love her. Also, It's been some time now since I've known about her feelings so I also looked at her more but I still don't see her that way.

The second paragraph is a good idea tho, I guess this is what I should do... Thanks for the help ^^

>>3 >>4 The problem is that even tho I never lived it, I know how hurting being turned down can be and as I already said, I have some respect for her even tho I don't love her, wich leads to me wanting to hurt her as little as possible.

>>5 actually what >>3 and >>4 said may or may not hurt her. You also have to think about it from her perspective. Even if you try to hurt her as little as possible, it can still shatter her heart into a million little pieces. If you feel really bad about it say, "I don't want you to get sad, but I'm really sorry. I just don't see you that way. I hope we can still be friends." It's kind of calculated, but if you want, add some thoughtful pauses to make it seem more "authentic" and maybe she won't be as hurt. There is no guarantee. Just go with it. Do what your heart tells you even. Just know that no matter what you say, her reaction could very well be the same. As long as you aren't douche-y about it, you should be fine.

Following what >>6 said, if you have respect for her, then the best thing would be sincere words, no?
Plain, unembelished, and clear message.
Leave whether or not you can still be friends up to her because sometimes when the person doing the rejcting is the one who said that, it's rubbing salt on wound.

>>6 I don't know... Of course I'm not in her head, but I feel like if somebody told me that, it would actually hurt more than >>2

you know... kind of the same thing as when you're upset and somebody tells you to calm down (in general cases).