- Study: Declining an invitation by saying “I don’t have time” leads the person you rejected to feel undervalued and upset, making them trust you less and hurting the relationship. Offering a financial excuse such as “I don’t have money” doesn’t create the same negative reaction. https://news.osu.edu/how-to-decline-an-invitation-without-hurting-a-relationship/ 21 comments science
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