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amother
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Post Fri, Apr 02 2021, 9:35 am
Hi,
I can't think of a good way to decline an invitation for a meal! I can't be honest because the reason I don't want to go is just because I'd rather stay home with my family but it's rude to say that.
Any nice suggestions for how to say it?
I need a good way to say it since they know I am home and I don't want to lie at all.
I really do appreciate the invitation
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amother
Royalblue


 

Post Fri, Apr 02 2021, 9:37 am
“Hi! Thanks so much for thinking of us! Unfortunately it’s not going to work out this y”t, but we’d love to have a meal with you a different time!”
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amother
Papaya


 

Post Fri, Apr 02 2021, 9:38 am
Can I go instead of you!
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amother
Brown


 

Post Fri, Apr 02 2021, 9:38 am
Covid!
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amother
Ecru


 

Post Fri, Apr 02 2021, 9:40 am
Can you say that you already shopped and/or cooked to eat at home?
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amother
OP


 

Post Fri, Apr 02 2021, 9:51 am
amother [ Royalblue ] wrote:
“Hi! Thanks so much for thinking of us! Unfortunately it’s not going to work out this y”t, but we’d love to have a meal with you a different time!”


This is good thanks you !!
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amother
OP


 

Post Fri, Apr 02 2021, 9:52 am
amother [ Papaya ] wrote:
Can I go instead of you!


Sure you can.
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4g01o




 
 
    
 

Post Fri, Apr 02 2021, 10:14 am
Excuse of covid won't work if the OP is doing everything else that's officially not allowed or frowned upon!

You don't have to give a reason op.

Eta: I hope you're not my guests trying to cancel 😅


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Learning




 
 
    
 

Post Fri, Apr 02 2021, 10:50 am
Why don’t you say the truth. I would love to come but we decided already to stay hime and relax after such a hectic week. Can we take a rain check?
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amother
Seafoam


 

Post Fri, Apr 02 2021, 11:29 am
Thanks for your lovely offer!
We'll take a rain check, since it won't work out this time.
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zaq




 
 
    
 

Post Fri, Apr 02 2021, 11:37 am
I have a prior commitment. They don't have to know that the commitment is to myself and my family.
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seeker




 
 
    
 

Post Fri, Apr 02 2021, 2:21 pm
I don't think there's anything at all impolite about telling the truth. "Thank you so much for the invitation, sounds like it would be fun, but we're going to have some quiet family time at home this weekend." I think everyone can understand and respect that, no?
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chocolate moose




 
 
    
 

Post Fri, Apr 02 2021, 3:10 pm
Let me tell you, I've had a guest come with her kids and bellyache THE ENTIRE TIME how much easier it is to stay home. I remember this more than 30 years later. Don't go.
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amother
Teal


 

Post Thu, Apr 15 2021, 10:37 am
"Thank you so much for the invitation but we already have plans for this week!"

It only works if you're prepared to accept the invitation another time.
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