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Sometimes you just don’t want to go to event and that’s okay, we get it. What isn’t so nice is leaving someone hanging or saying you’ll do something that you have absolutely no intention of doing.<\/strong><\/p>\n
If you’re a party person, in your teens or early twenties, a party at “David’s” is news that will stir a lot of excitement. You may not even know who the person is, but as long as your friends are going, you’re good to go. Fast forward to this current moment in your life, (<\/span>wherever<\/span>\u00a0you may be) and you’ve found that you’ve hit a certain point where things have taken a massive swing.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
You’re busy adulting and creating the life you want and deserve, maybe you have children, have important introvert duties or you’ve been silently spending your evenings working on that business you’ve always dreamed of.\u00a0The point is, now, when you get the same news, and you’re not as excited as you may have once been. \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Unfortunately, “David” is your work colleague, and this party is a big deal for him. Telling \u201cDavid\u201d a massive no straight to his face will come across as rude and will likely hurt his feelings in the process. However, just this once, you want to put what YOU want first and there\u2019s nothing wrong with that!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
To assist you in this challenging situation, we’ve written 25 fantastic excuses to get you out of an unavoidable social gathering that you don’t want to attend. Some of these excuses are a little ridiculous, others are genius (if we do say so ourselves)!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\nHey [Name] I’m really sorry to leave you hanging, but my dad just got into to town and I’ve got to be on good daughter\/son duty. I hope the party goes well; perhaps we could catch up on another day\/ perhaps I could buy you a drink to make it up to you?\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Just type \u201cI got a call from my father in the morning today, and he is here in town for some work business. So<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0I am going out on dinner with him. I hope it goes well,\u201d and click send. Now, chill and relax. They are not going to find out; unless they know your father very well.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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Excuse <\/span><\/span>2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span><\/span>You\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Punctured\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Your\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Tire<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nHey [Name], sorry I can’t make your party tonight. With my tire being flat I’ve got no way of getting there unfortunately!<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Tell them how you were all dressed up for this party<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0but\u00a0<\/span><\/span>at the last moment<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0you<\/span><\/span>\u00a0found\u00a0<\/span><\/span>out\u00a0<\/span><\/span>that your car <\/span><\/span>tire<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>is<\/span><\/span>\u00a0punctured<\/span><\/span>. Now<\/span><\/span>\u00a0you don\u2019<\/span><\/span>t have a spare tire<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0and you are afraid that the mechanic workshop m<\/span><\/span>ay<\/span><\/span>\u00a0be clos<\/span><\/span>ing.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Even if it isn\u2019t, it\u2019s going to take a while<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0and you may not be able to make it up.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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Excuse <\/span><\/span>3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span><\/span>You\u2019ve\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Got\u00a0<\/span><\/span>a Horrific\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Migraine<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nHi [Name] I would have loved to come to yours this evening but I’ve got a serious migrane. I think it’s bedrest and plenty of water for me this evening. I hope you have a great time\/let me know how it goes!<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
No one will ask an explanation for this one as we all know how severe it hits. So<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0they understand that all you need to do is stay in bed (and watch a movie you just bought).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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Excuse <\/span><\/span>4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span><\/span>You\u2019ve\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Got\u00a0<\/span><\/span>a<\/span><\/span>n Important Meeting Tomorrow\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nHey I would have loved to come to yours this evening but I’ve got an important meeting tommorow that I need to prepare for. I hope you have a great time\/let me know how it goes!<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
This work<\/span><\/span>–<\/span><\/span>related excuse is only going to work if it\u2019s not a work gathering. <\/span><\/span>Or maybe if no one from your department is going to be there. So\u00a0<\/span><\/span>be very<\/span><\/span>\u00a0sure<\/span><\/span>\u00a0of both of these conditions<\/span><\/span>\u00a0otherwise you are going to end up in a more awkward situation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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Excuse <\/span><\/span>5<\/span><\/span> | Saving the Pennies<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nHi [Name], I’m sorry I can’t make this evening, things are a little tight financially at the moment. How about I take you out for dinner after payday arrives?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
We all know how hard it gets to pull off financially at the last dates of the month. So better use that if it\u2019s the 20<\/span><\/span>th<\/span><\/span> or later of the month. (And get a pizza delivered to your address. No?).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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Excuse <\/span><\/span>6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0| An Extra Shift<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nHi [Name], I’m sorry I can’t come this evening, [Insert Your Colleague’s Name] just called in sick and I have to cover his\/her shift. They helped me out when I was unwell so I thought I’d return the favor. Let’s catch up soon yes?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Inform<\/span><\/span>\u00a0them how you need to fill up for one of your colleagues for an extra shi<\/span><\/span>ft<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0and you won\u2019t be free\u00a0<\/span><\/span>until<\/span><\/span>\u00a0midnight. As it is a work emergency,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>no one is going to know that you are bluffing.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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