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gator_fl t1_ixqwnvi wrote

Good friends and respectful acquaintances don't expect favors that will inconvenience.

You don't own anybody favors. Got to make good excuses as to why you can't go outta your way.

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Arqlol t1_ixt65aa wrote

Don't even need an excuse...just don't do it.

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EcstaticBoysenberry t1_ixtdrsu wrote

I understand what you mean, but if someone asks for a ride, and you simply say no and move on with the convo, I think it would be a little awkward going forward in the immediate future

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AlienBeach t1_ixur3z1 wrote

Hardly. My friends sometimes ask me for rides that are inconvenient for me. I say no, it's inconvenient because I have to drive x amount of time and then x amount of time back. Explaining that the ride doesn't end when they are dropped off is an easy way to politely show why you are saying no

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Arqlol t1_ixubvdq wrote

You can explain your decision but you don't need an excuse. Tell them it's an hour round trip, gas is expenses, increased chance of an accident, you had other plans, etc. But you don't have to make up an excuse and say your cats on fire.

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