How to say no politely?

[shadowmouse]

Well, before I answer that @Tennisace, I'd need to know how you go about it. How do you say no politely? Do you always ask personal questions without giving any answer to the question you've posed? Have you thought about changing this since it comes across as rather rude?

[Vizardlorde]

Does that really go far enough. That could come off as curt and rude.

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Ehh but what if I don't have other plans and am just not interested. I'm a genuine person so I'm not about to lie to people.

if you dont want to go then you obviously have plans of not going so you are not really lying.

[Tennis]

Well, before I answer that @Tennisace, I'd need to know how you go about it. How do you say no politely? Do you always ask personal questions without giving any answer to the question you've posed? Have you thought about changing this since it comes across as rather rude?

Somewhat similarly to how some above have stated. However, I am always aiming to improve.

[Lazuli]

My best excuse is 'hungover' but you can just tell them you don't feel like going anywhere.

[Forgettable]

Ehh but what if I don't have other plans and am just not interested. I'm a genuine person so I'm not about to lie to people.

Then tell them the truth. "I'm not up for XXX tonight, sorry."

[Maruka]

I just say "im pretty tired im gonna stay in tonight, thanks for the offer though have fun!"

its not hard

[Halyon]

Say 'no thanks', you're being polite, but you're not stringing anyone along either. You don't need to say any more than that.

[Deleted]

Quit worrying what people think of you and just say no thanks...

[Ghostpanther]

Then tell them the truth. "I'm not up for XXX tonight, sorry."

Good reply. While some will think being blunt is rude, sometimes a situation needs to be handled, bluntly. Even if the response is " Na, not interested " the one asking the question should accept it and move on.

[Dastreus]

But in all seriousness, "nah" "No thanks"

[Heladys]

"I'm Tennisace"

That usually gets rid of any invitation.

[xGLxAnubis]

For instance when someone invites you out but you're not interested at all. How would you go about declining?

Try:

"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" *Deep breaths* "HAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" *Pointer finger up to signal them to Hold On* "HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.... No."

[Eviscero]

How about, "No thank you"? Has the internet really retarded our social development this much?

[Saverem]

"can't, masturbating"

Guarantee you'll never be invited again.

[draynay]

You just say no, or "maybe next time".

Isn't some great mystery.

[The5thVegetable]

I'll say, you should concern yourself less with being scared of disappointing someone, and concern yourself more with what you want. If the answer is no, then say no in whichever manner you see fit, plain and simple! The person in question will understand- if you don't think they don't, they don't deserve the politeness in the first place. And if they do understand, isn't being afraid they won't disrespectful towards their intellect? And if it's just because you don't want to disappoint people, regardless of whether they understand or not, all I'll say is, excessive altruism can be harmful towards oneself.

[sionus]

For instance when someone invites you out but you're not interested at all. How would you go about declining?

Why is this complicated? "I appreciate the invitation, but no thank you."

[Mister Cheese]

"I'd rather drink bleach than go out with you."

[Ragedaug]

The problem boils down to, are they asking you 'cause they are trying to be nice to you or are they asking you because they would like to spend time with you.

If it's the former, where they are just trying to be nice to you to include you, "no thanks" works great. If it's the latter, that's where it gets tricky. Truth be told, I don't think there is a way to go that doesn't hurt their feelings without lying to them. Of course, there's always the chance you'll get caught in that lie, like saying you are tired and staying in, and they see you out doing other stuff, or hanging with other people. If you just don't want to make them upset or feeling rejected, "I'm pretty tired, will probably just be staying in tonight" probably works best, 'cause there's probably always at least some legitimacy to that...unless you are planning on going out anyway, just not with them - then it's either lie, or just let them feel sad.

[Orange Joe]

For instance when someone invites you out but you're not interested at all. How would you go about declining?

No thank you.