National possum day parade in Pasadena
I've got an invite for the 4th April 2009 and need an excuse. What is happening on this day that I can use?
I think the easy/polite/grown-up thing to do is just politely decline. You can even be vague and say "Sorry, but I won't be able to be there", then leave it at that. If you lie, you can be caught in that lie, then you lose a friend or at least damage the relationship.
Reply:Who is in control of your life that you have to make excuses? Politely declining invitations is very easy. And nobody is obligated to give a reason, your life is your business. Why would you have to explain your decision to someone?
Reply:There isn't anything special happening in the Uk for that date. Say you have tickets for something or just say you don't want to go. No-one can make you go!
Reply:It's a religious holiday for catholics: Saint Isidore of Seville died on that day. But he was an antisemit so you may lose a few more friends than if you just told them "no, im not coming to your lame party".
Reply:Family crisis. They feel too embarrassed to ask for details.
Or booked tickets for theatre/sports event/concert and only just remembered about them.
Reply:It's my daughter's birthday and you are invited to her party (I invited you last year).
Reply:Say I that you have a previous engagement and make sure you have in case they ask you about it later
Reply:Fact is you don't need an excuse all you have to do is decline the invitation.
Reply:Say you're terribly sorry but you've got an invitaiton to go see the Queen for lunch.
or just say thanks but no thanks!
Come'on be a man and stand up to them! lol
Reply:You don't need an excuse. You say, "I'm sorry, I will not be able to attend.
Reply:Tell them that you have an April's Fool's Day party to attend to and you've already RSVP'd. lol
Reply:tell them you have a prior engagmeent and don't go into detail
Reply:Say that your ill... its the easiest trick.
Reply:"No thank you"
Why lie?
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