We don't want them to come along as they have small children who are very annoying. My mum thinks we should stay home but i think that is unfair as they didn't even ask if we would be home. I think we should tell them that we won't be home and leave it at that. What do you think is the right thing to do?
2007-12-25 17:32:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
First I'm surprised that they didn't ask you if you guys had plans. That alone is rude. I think there's nothing wrong with telling them you guys are going out because birthdays come once a year. They can come another day to celebrate your B-day. Sorry Happy Birthday!
2007-12-25 17:47:59 · answer #1 · answered by Noel 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would tell them I've made prior plans and make arrangements for another day. I agree with you that staying at home and not asking them over is kind of rude, however, if that (staying at home) is what you want to do, then go ahead. It's your birthday! =)
Not sure how your family celebrates birthdays, but I think that if birthdays are huge celebrations for you, then they might take it harder than if birthdays were not huge events in your family.
2007-12-26 01:50:16 · answer #2 · answered by Joanne S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Liberally let them know you will be going out for your birthday, or plan a little get-together earlier in the day!
2007-12-26 12:46:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them nicely that you've already made plans with friends to go out for your birthday this year. It's shouldn't be a big deal, after all, it's YOUR day. ......Happy Birthday!!
2007-12-26 05:45:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would tell them, but with a little added finesse. I would say something like "Gosh, I would really love for you guys to come over but my friends have been planning this thing for me for a long time and I don't want to disappoint them! Can we please do it the next day, I would really love to see you guys!"
So it seems like you would rather be with them (making THEM happy) but you are "obligated" to go out (making YOU happy).
No hurt feeling and everyone gets their way!
2007-12-26 01:52:33 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just let them know that you are going out for your birthday...and then plan something else for your b-day with them for another day.
2007-12-26 01:37:55 · answer #6 · answered by Matava 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Invite them to go too and tell them that it's 21 and over only.
2007-12-26 02:34:51 · answer #7 · answered by Jenna J 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
tell them you already have plans to go out
2007-12-26 04:21:40 · answer #8 · answered by ivy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let them know it's your birthday not theirs.
2007-12-26 02:25:17 · answer #9 · answered by mikk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Say "Sorry we have plans that day, maybe some other time".
2007-12-26 11:44:26 · answer #10 · answered by Terri 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋