don't preach to me about not being a friend! Just give me some answers.
2007-03-06 03:32:29 · 12 answers · asked by sowhat 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Tell them that you have a personal family issue that you have to deal with.
2007-03-06 03:38:53 · answer #1 · answered by Mother 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honesty is, as always, the best policy in this situation. I'll avoid preaching about being a good friend regarding your decision to go or not to go, as whether you go or not really has nothing to do with being a good friend. However, if you've chosen not to go because you for some reason have serious objections to this wedding, and you fail to share those with your friend, then you aren't being a good friend by keeping those quiet before the wedding. As for your decision not to go, it can be as simple as telling your friend that unfortunately you had previous plans which simply cannot be broken, or telling them that you have chosen not to go because of some objection - just tell the truth, as tactfully as you can!
2007-03-06 08:10:37 · answer #2 · answered by JenV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey don't feel bad if you must turn down your friends invitation to their wedding. I recently got married and was so surprised at all my friends that did not bother to RSVP or anything. I even mailed the invitations with postage on them. All they had to do was mark off that they were not coming and they could not even do that. I would much prefer to know that they are not coming than no response at all. Your friend will understand. Please just make sure you send him/her a card/gift or something to congratulate them. Just by letting them know that they are in your thoughts means a lot, trust me.
2007-03-06 03:38:07 · answer #3 · answered by Peace2All 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
I guess it would depend on why you want to turn the invitation down. Is there anyway you can be out of town that day and just give your deepest regrets and ask to see the pics asap?
2007-03-06 03:35:16 · answer #4 · answered by Army Wife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just turn it down politely. No one is forcing you to go. You got invited, that's all. It's not an obligation to attend. If you don't want to go, don't go. But I do suggest you send them wedding present though ;)
2007-03-06 04:06:27 · answer #5 · answered by C L 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Politely.
2007-03-06 03:35:29 · answer #6 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them you don't want to go and tell the friend why. If it is in a church then tell them that you are uncomfortable in a church. Or use some other type of answer, but try to spare your friend's feelings.
2007-03-06 03:40:47 · answer #7 · answered by Aliz 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them you have previous engagement that day and you just can't make it to the wedding. Just don't be seen out partying somewhere else that day.
2007-03-06 03:36:49 · answer #8 · answered by bugs280 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it is a real friend, give that friend a real reason- maybe you do not want to see someone there, maybe you do not have proper clothes what ever the reason if it is a true friend they will understand.
2007-03-06 03:36:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
there should be a reply card with the invitation, put your name and mark the "cannot attend" box
2007-03-06 05:33:59 · answer #10 · answered by sknymnie 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋