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How to politely decline?

ArcticFoxArcticFox member
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My friend is dying to introduce her new boyfriend, and she wants to gtg Fri night (drop by my place at 7pm).  However, DH is sick, I'm exhausted, it has been a long week and usually by Fri night the kids are pretty grouchy, DD goes to bed at 8pm.  We usually have a nice dinner at home and then movie night with our 4 year old followed by a sleepover (we pair off and sleep with the kids and usually sleep in a tiny bit on Sat morning).

I told her I thought we were busy and that DH is prob taking DD to Puss in Boots (which he might, but probably more likely on Sat morning).  Then she's like well I can visit you and your other DD at home while they are at the movie..

I kind of just want to have some down time at home, the house is a wreck and we're tired.. so how do I politely tell her it isn't a good day?  I know, I know.. I'm not good at this stuff!

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Re: How to politely decline?

  • wendyjwendyj member

    Just say that your family's had a rough week, and it's not a good time, and maybe you could try for next Friday night.

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  • Kim72508Kim72508
    If it's a friend, I'd just tell the truth....it's not a good night to get together and tell her why.  I don't like lying to friends.  If it's an acquaintance, I'd probably say it wasn't a good night to get together with less details of why. 
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  • BelhurstBrideBelhurstBride member
    I agree, just tell her why it's not a good time and offer one that does work for you. 
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