How Do You Decline A Dinner Invitation?
Have you been invited to a dinner gathering by that person (or persons) you just can’t see sharing a meal with? Odds are you want to get out of it in whatever way possible, and not come across completely rude in the process. Don’t worry, you can gracefully get out of this one. If you receive the invitation via mail or e-mail, you have the advantage of not looking face-to-face at the person inviting you as they are doing so. This allows you make all the groans and facial expressions of displeasure without them noticing. Once you get those out of your system, you can begin formulating a way out. Should you not have the mail or e-mail advantage, and you are looking the person in the eye as they are inviting you to this dreaded event, try to remain as expressionless as possible. Too much fake happiness at the invite will either make them think you’re actually going to come or that you want repeat invites for months to come. The initial “Oh God, NO!” reaction through your facial expressions
