All you have to do is tell them that you are not looking to be friends. Unless that friendship comes with benefits. you can then wink and smile.

After hearing that, I can guarantee that you will not end up in any Friend Zone. Just ask any female on this site how effective this technique is at keeping you out of the Friend Zone. You may end up forever alone, but that's a different problem ;)

Men and women simply can't be only friends, maybe in the eyes of the woman it is possible, but it will never happen in the eyes of the man.

The friend zone is the worst for the man. It is a trap because it sends signals to other woman that you are gay, and you looking only for female friendship.

Being in the friendzone can suck. Sometimes it's better to just not waist your time.

You could do this, or you could murder every one that rejects you, she sends you to the friend zone, you send her to the morgue, silly mare.

I'll say this much. Being a nice guy will get you nowhere, especially with women. WOmen say that they want a man who's sweet, sensitive, not afraid to cry, but serious studies have shown that she always goes for the asshole. You don't want to appear weak or compliant in anyway. You need to be a little bit rude to her. I know that sounds counter-intuitive. You need to be territorial, domineering. You need to make a move on your first encounter. Don't wait. Don't try to butter her up. If you have sex, you need to stick it in her asshole on your first time. She needs to know that you're in charge.

I'm a pretty timid person (surprising I know), so its always been hard for me to get out of the so-called "friend zone", it really is an unfortunate place.

Really the only thing that has worked for me is to just completely be busy and cut off nearly all contact, without being a complete jerk. Girls can be drawn to those that seem to have a really busy lifestyle. Make sure you're doing activities that you really enjoy and are good at. Don't try to be someone you're not, that can backfire later, especially if it becomes the reason a girl is drawn to you.

That's just me though, everyone is different! :)

yes this is true... you'll either be successful and be in her pants or, the more likely alternative, she won't even like you as a friend.