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Miss Manners says "NO WAY!!"
I was recently asked to attend a party a friend of mine is hosting. I would love to go hang out with my friend and meet new people. But there are a couple problems with this. I wont know anyone at all and Im not exactly a social butterfuly, my friend lives really far away, the party will be at night and Im not the best driver at night, and Im afraid since no one knows me I will be left out of conversations.
How can I politely say no? I want my friend to keep inviting me to do other things, but not this particular event.
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Just tell her that your sorry and you can't attend the party. Ask her maybe if she would like to do something next week. She should invite you to other things still.
This could be your chance to make alot of friends though. Just because your shy doesnt mean you can't talk. Just say hi to some people and maybe they will ask you whats up. If you don't like to drive maybe ask someone if they could give you a ride. Well i know this wasnt in your question but just giving you some tips for next time maybe. Your friend will understand about you not going. Hope I helped.
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Simple as this:
You don't have to offer an excuse if you don't care to. Simply say that you regret you cannot attend.
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tell your friend all of the reasons above, if they are a good friend they will understand. If they really want you to go to the party then ask if you can bring someone else that you know, that way, they can drive and you will know someone at the party.
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I think you should go tho this party. You could always drive up during the day and stay over night. This way you can have some drinks as well. All you need to do is start conversations yourself, don't wait to be included get in there bring up topics and make sure people listen to what you have to say. If you feel left out all you need to do is let your friend know, they will get you involved or stay with you.
If you really want to say no, just explain it to your friend.I think the best option is going because you are going to feel the same at the next event, and the one after.
HOPE I HELPED xordinarygirlx :P
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i think you should go to the party! parties are a great place to go to meet new people... if you decide to go make sure that when you introduce yourself that you are confident and talk in a confident way. this will show the other people that you arent afraid of meeting new people. and your friend will be there so if you struggle talk to her and join in her convosations. if on the other hand you really dont want to go, say you have to much homework to do, or that you have to suddenly babysit, or you have to go somewhere with you parents etc. but because you will be lying you may feel guilty. plus if your friend finds out she probably wont be happy. the best way to do it is to either go and/or tell the truth about how you are feeling.
hope this helps, xx
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Say that you really wanted to but you have to babysit your brother or your boss asked you to work late that day. Say thank you so much for still inviting me, I wanna hang out with you... I'll call you. Hope everything works out!
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there is no way to politely reject the invite without lying, you could say you have other plans you've have for a long time and commited to them, and then suggest that you hang out a couple of days after the party to make up for it
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