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Declined invitations go over more graciously when lack of money is cited instead of lack of time – new research

  • Written by Grant Donnelly, Assistant Professor of Marketing, The Ohio State University
Declined invitations go over more graciously when lack of money is cited instead of lack of time – new researchBe careful how you decline wedding invitations.Jitalia17/iStock via Getty Images

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Declining an invitation by saying “I don’t have time” leads the person you rejected to feel undervalued and upset, making them trust you less and hurting the relationship,...

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