It is misleading to give out a false phone number.
Marinda is propositioned by a local man for a date.
Marinda wants to never see this romantic suitor again.
Marinda tells the suitor that she is not interested and does not mislead him.
Marinda gives out a fake phone number to get the man to go away.
Marinda's suitor is respectful to her and agrees, and Marinda is relieved.
Marinda feels guilty later and her would-be date feels insulted.