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QuestionHow do you say no without giving a reason?
Tami ClaytorTami Claytor is an Etiquette Coach, Image Consultant, and the Owner of Always Appropriate Image and Etiquette Consulting in New York, New York. With over 20 years of experience, Tami specializes in teaching etiquette classes to individuals, students, companies, and community organizations. Tami has spent decades studying cultures through her extensive travels across five continents and has created cultural diversity workshops to promote social justice and cross-cultural awareness. She holds a BA in Economics with a concentration in International Relations from Clark University. Tami studied at the Ophelia DeVore School of Charm and the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she earned her Image Consultant Certification.
Etiquette CoachJust give a vague explanation without going into extra detail! Simply saying "I have other plans" is a good enough excuse—you're not obligated to give an in-depth explanation. -
QuestionHow do we decline an invitation to Christmas lunch from the parents of our son's girlfriend who ignores us?
Community AnswerFirst of all, it seems that this may be a good opportunity to work toward a better relationship with your son's girlfriend. However, a "thank you for the kind invitation, but we already have Christmas Day plans" is a perfectly polite and acceptable answer. -
QuestionHow do I decline a request to hang out with someone when I don't like the guy and don't want to hang out but have no good excuse?
Community AnswerYou can always just say, "No, thank you, maybe we can hang out another time," but it's also perfectly fine to just say you have other plans even if you don't, as long as you don't think there's any way they'll find out you're lying.
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QuestionHow do I decline an offer to do something online, like an offer to go in a chat room?
Community AnswerJust say, "Sorry, I can't. I'm trying to limit my computer use," or, "I can't use the computer because I'm grounded."
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QuestionHow do I decline an invitation to a retirement party on the day of?Say you're very sorry you can't be there; you really wanted to, but something private has come up that requires your attention. People may sense that it's an excuse, but they will also pick up on the fact that you made the effort to politely decline by offering a white lie instead of bluntly refusing. That's kindness, which is always appreciated.
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QuestionHow should you respectfully decline an invitation to a wedding?
Community AnswerA typical wedding invitation includes the opportunity to accept or "regretfully" decline and does not ask for a reason for declining. In the unlikely event that you are confronted with a verbal invitation you want to decline, you could simply allude to a "previous commitment." -
QuestionI don't want to go to my cousin's wedding, but I'm afraid my mom will try to make me. What should I do?
I_l1ke_gam3sCommunity AnswerYou could make an excuse or just go. There may be events you have to attend no matter what. Otherwise, try to explain to your mom why you don't want to go. -
QuestionHow do I decline a party invitation after previously accepting it?
I_l1ke_gam3sCommunity AnswerYou can say that you've unfortunately changed your mind. If you're a kid or teen, you might mention having homework or being grounded. As an adult, you could explain that you have to attend another event and cannot make it to the party.
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QuestionHow can I stop feeling guilty about needing to decline my cousin's wedding invitation?
YourgirlVCommunity AnswerSome life events must occasionally be missed. Your cousin will likely understand your circumstances, so try not to worry excessively about it.
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