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How do you refuse an invitation?

Posted by EnglishNotes ⋅ March 25, 2013 ⋅ Leave a comment

Filed Under how to refuse invitations, phrases to refuse invitations, refusinginvitation

I’m sorry, I have a previous engagement. (or) I’m sorry, I have another appointment.
I’m so sorry, but I can’t. I’m rather tied up all of this week.
I’m sorry! I’m booked all week with the conference. Why don’t we go out sometime after the 15^th? (or) Why don’t we go sometime in the week after next?
Sorry, I can’t make it. How about another time?
I can’t this evening. But I can join you another day. How about….?
I’m sorry I can’t go tomorrow. But would next week work for you instead? (or) Would Sunday work for you instead?
I wouldn’t be able to make it this time. But I’d love to join you another time (or) I’d love to join you next time.
That would be wonderful, but I’m out of town. How about…..?
Sorry, I wouldn’t be able to make it this time. But thanks for inviting me. That was very kind of you.

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