How do you say "NO" to an invitation?

I simply respond by saying we have another commitment. Nobody can really argue that one. It works well and nobody gets their feelings hurt. I've had to do it in the past.

i would say that i cannot make it to the invitation. I would give the exact reason why i can't go and i would hope that the person inviting me would consider that i am not really turning down the invitation for nothing because i have clearly given my reason for not being able to make it.

If I am away from home I just say I will have to check the calendar. If I am home I just say we have other commitments. This is not a lie, after all dinner with the family is a commitment isn't it?

If i have been invited to something that i would rather not attend i try to find a polit and kind way out of it. I let them know I appreciate the gesture but i am jusy unable to make it. This way no feelings or hurt and no relationships are betrayed.

i honestly say No on my will. i only say yes when there's something interesting say no honestly can't hurt anyone if it does hurt, that person can't read anyone.

Hi Dorisday1971...The best way of declining an invitation is to be sincere when telling the person who is inviting you that you cannot attend the event/occasion. You can give him/her a valid reason why it is impossible for you to attend. Of course, don't forget to thank her/him for inviting you. Assure him/her also that you will try your best so you won't miss his/her special event.

hi dorisday I always try to be as honest as I can without being rude or mean or too blunt. the best thing is to say I wish you had come earlier as I promised I was going to attend a movie with my son and his friend. another time I would be delighted to take you up on your invitation. this usually seems to be a satisfactory turn down.,

I would say, I'll come if my daughter will stay in the house to take care of her kids as if she has commitment, I'll not be able to do so.

I would just say I'm sorry but I can't make it this time. There is no reason to really go into any excuses unless he is rude enough to ask you pointblank why. If he does you can just tell him you have some other things going on and that you will catch him next time. That's just the way I would do it though. Keeping it simple has always worked out the best for me.

People shouldn't feel insulted and you shouldn't feel guilt for saying "no" to an invitation.

I will say I have other schedule or appointment. And I will say if next time if I have a free time and budget...

I guess creating white lies is not bad thing to do right? Instead of directly saying "NO", why not creating white lies? just make sure it'll sound very realistic, because when they found out that you lied you will double the hurt and insulting. ;p

nowadays people do not want listen which they do not like best way to deal is speak that you are illall of sudden or your bike or car has given problem or you have gone to hospital to attend somebody ,your work will be done and he will not feel bad ,thanks for sharing.

Yes it is hard most of the time to say NO but i'd rather say it than not be there when i say i will. When i know i can't go or doesn't want to go i politely excuse myself i'd rather hurt the person now than let him expect something from me which for sure will hurt him more if i can't deliver.

I simply say no.. if i don't get time to go their.. because of my busyness.. and if i told them for my problems then i think they don't get it any serious matter.. so i think.. i am able to say simply no.. if i am unable to attend any party or ocassions..