How do I decline an invitation politely? | Ask Leah | 27 October 2021

“How do I decline an invitation politely?”

This is a question we haven’t had to answer for a while thanks to restrictions in Victoria and as a result, our “no thanks” muscle is out of practice.

But with invitations to dinners, parties and catch ups starting to roll in as the state opens up, it’s a challenge (albeit a good one!) we are more likely to face.

In tonight’s episode of Ask Leah (3:15) I share some key phrases and tips for declining an invitation gracefully.

The basic framework is:

1. Thank the person for the invite.

2. Let them know you can’t make it (check out the video for some suggestions).

3. Wish them well for a great event/day/night.

Whatever you do: Resist the urge to over explain!

If you have a communication, self-management or ‘soft skill’ question you’d like answered, send it through and I’ll do my best to answer it next week.

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