"But I also don't want you to ask all the time, so you'll have to read me correctly. You have to know when I want to be persuaded."
"How? Well, you'll just have to pay really close attention to my signals."
"Yes, I know you've been trying; I just though you could try a bit harder."
"How about, to help you pay attention better, we have a little penalty?"
"You know, a penalty for when you ask me to make love, but I'm not in the mood and you can't persuade me."
"What do you think a good penalty would be?"