How do you deal with a friend that always wants to hang out and doesn't have a clue?

How do you deal with a friend that always wants to hang out and doesn't have a clue?
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I would sit down with him and be honest, exactly what you told us on here. Of course don’t be as blunt as that – but lay it down on him. He may not even know he is being like this.
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