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12-22-2022 11:33 AM
@justashopper : More info, please.
Just the two of you or are others invited? Out to lunch or at her place?
If i was not excited about the invite I would give no excuse, just respectfully decline the invitation and thank the neighbor for thinking of me, Merry Christmas, etc.
12-22-2022 11:34 AM
@justashopper I don't know where people get the idea they are "terrible" for not wanting to do something.
Just say "Sorry, I can't make it. Have a nice time."
NO excuse or reason is necesary. No is a complete sentence.
12-22-2022 11:37 AM
Hi @queendiva
I called her to check to see if she needed anything because we are expecting storms-- like a lot of the country. And she offered me to join a lunch at a restuarant with her and another of her friends later that day.
12-22-2022 11:37 AM
12-22-2022 11:39 AM - edited 12-22-2022 11:42 AM
Hi @kaydee50
That's right. We all owe it to ourselves to protect and respect our space and needs, too! Thank you!
12-22-2022 11:39 AM
12-22-2022 11:40 AM
12-22-2022 11:47 AM - edited 12-22-2022 11:51 AM
I say "no thank you" to any invite I do not care to attend. I used to feel so obligated to go to all but with being older I no longer feel that way. Today I am saying no to a catered Christmas lunch barbecue feast only because I know it would ruin my appetite for tonight's festivities. Priority to the event I care the most about. Not to mention all those extra calories. Remember your time is important and how you want to spend it and explanations are not required to anyone.
12-22-2022 11:49 AM
I agree with those who said no excuse or reason is necessary. Just, thanks for thinking of me, but I can't make it is more than enough. And make sure to enjoy your day off by doing, or not doing, whatever you want!
12-22-2022 11:55 AM
Hi @beckyb1012
You bring up a good point. I don't want to eat two meals out in one day. Too many calories in one day if I go out to dinner as I planned. My sleep will be messed up by it, too.
It's hard during the holidays to not gain a few pounds.... LOL
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