25 Funny Ways to Say No
By Candy Elliott ·
- I'd rather fold a fitted sheet.
- I already made plans with my couch.
- I'm currently accepting only naps and snacks.
- That sounds like something Future Me is going to decline too.
- I'd love to, but I enjoy peace.
- My social battery just filed for bankruptcy.
- I checked with my dog. We already have plans.
- I can't. My pajamas have emotional needs.
- I'd rather explain Wi-Fi to my parents.
- My calendar says, "Absolutely not."
- I'm busy pretending to get my life together.
- I'm trying something new called protecting my sanity.
- Sorry, I'm fully booked doing nothing.
- I'd come, but then I'd have to put on real pants.
- I promised myself I'd stop saying yes to things I don't want to do.
- That's outside my emotional budget.
- I was almost convinced... then I remembered I don't want to.
- I have another commitment. It's called staying home.
- I don't have the energy, and I'd like to keep the little I have.
- I appreciate the invite, but my couch got to me first.
- My "maybe" has been replaced with "absolutely not."
- I'm unavailable both physically and emotionally.
- I'll be there in spirit. A very relaxed spirit.
- I respectfully decline... with enthusiasm.
- Thank you for thinking of me. Please continue doing that from a distance.
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