Sometimes you have to—or simply want to—say no. Here’s how to decline an invitation the right way and limit hurt feelings.
A mutual friend recently introduced me to someone whose public statements and actions are reprehensible to me.
Notice that Miss Manners does not suggest saying any version of the common (but not etiquette-sanctioned) “It’s nice to meet you,” because she knows it is not. But even if you slip and accidentally ...
Gentle Reader: Refusing an introduction is not only impolite to the person being introduced, but, more importantly, to the ...
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Can I Decline To Be Introduced to Someone?

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GENTLE READER: Refusing an introduction is not only impolite to the person being introduced, but, more importantly, to the ...
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