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Can I fib to get out of today?

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MakingExcuses · 18/11/2018 07:58

Just started a new job a few weeks ago and my work colleague keeps inviting me and DS (2) to things. Today, we're supposed to go round to hers for dinner.

Trouble is, I'm so tired and could really do with a day inside chilling. Me and DS are both full of cold and he's woke me a few times during the night. He's really fussy atm and probably won't eat much of what she cooks. I'm finding the new job quite stressful (though I do like it), and I just feel like I need some proper time to recharge before tomorrow. Plus I literally don't have a penny until tomorrow and she suggested I bring a bottle of wine for us to share, so I'd look so rude if I couldn't. And it's embarrassing to say why.

WIBU to make up an excuse and cancel? I know MN consensus usually says it is. She is perfectly nice. I'm just a massive introvert so am never happier than when people cancel on me Blush

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WhotheWhat · 18/11/2018 09:57

Make the call lying on your back on the bed with your head hanging off the edge for a convincing poorly voice if you sound a bit too perky.

MakingExcuses · 18/11/2018 10:02

Thanks so much everyone, I just felt like we weren't really poorly enough to warrant cancelling. I'm a massive people pleaser to my absolute detriment.

Anyway I cancelled and she was absolutely lovely about it. So all is well, looking forward to a lazy day Smile well as lazy as possible with the most demanding 2yo who has ever lived!

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