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As others are saying the best approach is simply "No, thank you". Slightly off topic but the more persistent types have been trained/given scripts to (rudely)
by nmstoker 4y ago
As others are saying the best approach is simply "No, thank you".
Slightly off topic but the more persistent types have been trained/given scripts to (rudely) probe for reasons no matter what you say - as if it has ever been a case of "oh yes, now you've been annoying, I think I will accept your invite"! Personally I have no particular concerns about being rude to that sort, but i find that ambiguous emoji replies work great to shut down further efforts (even better than no response)
- ncmncm 4y ago"Why do you ask?" is a good question to keep ready when people ask what is none of their business. Even if they come up with a reason, that is not a reason to answer. You don't need to say anything at all after that. Let them try to come up with something to fill the silence. A woman whose father killed herself was repeatedly asked how he did it. This question saved her.
- JohnFen 4y agoThis. If they aren't your friends or family, you owe them no explanation at all. If they are trying to get one out of you, they're being manipulative and rude, and are worthy of being ignored.