Refusal Skills

Bad Refusal Skills
No, I'm too busy this week.
Do you want to go to the party on Saturday?
Your friends don't know why you are so busy, and they are disappointed.
Everyone is going to be there, you don't want to miss out
It just doesn't sound like fun
You're always busy with something
Your friends are confused and frustrated with you. They stop inviting you to hang out in the future.
Why is she always busy?
Maybe she just doesn't like hanging out with us
Good Refusal Skills
I'm sorry, but I'm too busy studying for finals this week. Maybe next time?
Do you want to go to the party on Saturday?
Even though your friends are disappointed you won't go to the party, they understand that you're busy and agree to go to the mall.
Sorry, but I can't come this weekend. Do want to go to the mall after school today though?
Everyone is going to be there, you don't want to miss out
You're always busy with something
Using your refusal skills, you avoided going to the party while staying showing your friends you care about them.