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Introverts of Reddit, what’s a good excuse to use in turning down an invitation to go out?
Introverts of Reddit, what’s a good excuse to use in turning down an invitation to go out?
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I just say I have plans. That might mean I have plans to go out or plans to stay in and watch tv. Either way I already have plans
Stop people pleasing and just tell them you don’t feel like it lol
I have diarrhea.
…I’m sorry, what was the question?
“Stomach’s bothering me.” No one will question it, and no one will want you around.
No thanks I want to spend time alone.
why do people feel the need to lie and make an excuse. dont make excuses for being yourself.
when i dont want to attend an outing i simply say “thank you for inviting me but i do not feel like attending.”
Anal seepage
Say you have explosive diarrhea. No one will question that.
Thanks for the invite, l really appreciate it, l have made plans already but look for forwards to catching you another time
“I’m not really feeling good mentally right now & wouldn’t be able to fully be/enjoy myself, can we rain check?”
I have come down with an acute case of dead. Very sorry.
tell them straight up or just say you have to do something.
I am building a particle accelerator that night.
Stare quietly at them until they go away.
I usually say “Aw I’d love to go but I have to clean my house or I’ll put it off.” Or just the classic “I have other plans” one.
Homework, not feeling well, working overtime, family emergency, appointment, unforeseen occurrence, accident… Or you could just simply tell the truth and politely decline the invitation, explaining that you don’t feel like going out.
“my cult is so fucking cool and your cult fucking isn’t”
a few of my favorites, already made plans, no sitter for my child or not in the mood to be social. all else fails, i say i will think about it.
“I have other commitments. Sorry.” You don’t have to make up excuses for that, they are not entitled to your time.
“Nah I’m good”
I am in my most extroverted state while telling people why I don’t want to do whatever it is they want me to do
Just be up front and honest. If you aren’t feeling it, you aren’t feeling it.
“No thanks, I don’t feel like going out”. Wieks for me every time.
* Can’t. I’ve gotta wind the cat.
* Sorry, dude. I’m celebrating the feast of St. Dorcas the Insufferable.
* Eh, but that band did that one song that they played at that thing, and it’ll just make me think of *her* and then I’ll be a giant mess all evening and that’s no fun for anyone.
* Goat protest that night, remember? Got my goat mask and everything. *Hell no, goats are bros! Hell no, goats are bros!*
* I have set aside that evening for the reorganization of my spork collection.
* You know, I just don’t think I’ll have the energy. Next time?
“I’m not feeling well” doesnt mean youre physically sick, it can also mean you just don’t feel like socializing, you don’t feel like yourself, or you need to be alone. Your true friends should be able to read between the lines
Honesty.
Literally, just tell them your social battery has run out for the day. It’s nothing against them, you just need to relax alone.
Any good friends would understand and let you be.
I just say I’m busy. It works so well I don’t see/have friends at all anymore… (really though I don’t have time).
Be honest, “I don’t feel like peopling today” is acceptable
No thank you
This is one that is definitely a self specific one, but I have hip dysplasia and hypermobile joints along with many other health issues. So I will just say that my hip is dislocated or something of the like. Frustratingly it’s usually the truth rather than an excuse.
Thanks for the invite, but I’m going to stay in tonight / got other plans / gotta get up early tomorrow due to reason. Have a beer for me.
I just went out yesterday and I’m still recovering.
I’m burnt out and need some quiet time
I can’t. I’m doing your mom.
I don’t want to. It’s summer now and I hate summer with a passion. Unless it’s raining or foggy out, don’t invite me. I’m not burning up and getting nauseous bc of heat stroke just to socialize. I just don’t want to.