That said, there are no excuses for not being polite. “If you know you have to send regrets, it’s always best to send them immediately,” Orr says, adding that you should focus on how sad you
Just say that, or that you're not feeling well if you're talking to someone who you don't think would be understanding. Cancel early enough that you haven't seriously inconvenienced them. And reschedule. Take care of yourself while also being considerate of other's time, money, feelings, and mental state. 2. When your friends back out or cancel plans just so they can stay home, it means they value their own time a lot more than yours. Especially if they back out last minute. It's disrespectful. EDIT: Yes, I do get the opposing view. I struggled with social anxiety for 2 years living alone. I lived that life. I cancelled plans myself. But you know what?Last minute travel due to an unexpected event like a family emergency is a valid reason for cancelling or rescheduling prior commitments. It is understandable that your focus and priorities shift when someone close to you needs assistance or medical attention.
1. Make up an unusual & random excuse. Come up with an oddly specific excuse; the more detailed and bizarre the story is, the better. If you’ve got kids, say that they came home from school and