Mary Killen Mary Killen

Dear Mary: Is there any way to wriggle out of a phone invitation?

Plus: A better alternative to ‘partner’

issue 15 March 2014

Q. Is there a tactful way to keep one social offer on hold while waiting to see if you have made the cut for something ‘better’ you know to be happening on the same date? It’s easy enough if the invitation comes in by email or letter, but not when you are put on the spot by someone ringing up.

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