[Cliff scratched his head, still clearly frustrated by that failure.]

Hey, I owed you for the pants and those girls were clearly aiming to wreck my afternoon. You looked like someone who'd appreciate the attention more.

[He shrugged. He didn't mind ladies, but this was so not the time for it.]

What I can't believe is that a smart guy like you has a hard time getting a date. You're a little weedy, but that makes no difference if you've got a good personality and sense of humor.