“Hey, I woke up not feeling too hot this morning. I think I’m just going to lie low today. I’m afraid it’ll get worse if I don’t rest. " “So sorry, but I have to cancel our plans. I went out last night and must’ve eaten something bad. Been throwing up for hours. " “I think I caught something at that party the other night. It sounds like some other people got sick too. I’m going to have to reschedule with you. "
“Ah, so sorry to cancel on you last minute, but this project at work is killing me. I thought I would have it done by now, but unfortunately, I don’t. " “I just got feedback on my essay for (insert class), and I literally have to re-write the entire thing. I’d much rather be with you, but it looks like I can’t make it. " “My partners aren’t getting their work done on the project we’ve been working on, so I’m going to have to pick up the slack. Sorry to miss you tonight. "
“Hey, I’ve got so many things going on right now that I think it’d be best for me if I cancel our plans. ” “I’ve been feeling super overwhelmed lately, and it’s really catching up with me today. Can we reschedule for another time instead?” “Hey, I have a lot of anxiety today, and I don’t think I’d be much fun to hang out with. Let’s make plans for when I’m feeling more like myself. ”
“Hey, I must have left the interior light on or something because when I turned the ignition, my car wouldn’t start. Hate to miss you, but I’ve got to work on getting a new battery. " “(Friend/family member) was supposed to give me a ride, but she bailed, and now I’m going to be too late to make it. I asked around, but everyone said no, so it looks like I have to cancel tonight. " “Bad news, I got a flat running errands this morning. I’m stuck trying to get a new tire, and it’s taking forever. Sorry, but I’ll be here for most of the day. "
“Hey, my dad just texted me that he’s in town and wants to get together tonight. Hate to cancel on you, but I never see him anymore. " “My cousin just flew in and surprised us, now the whole family’s getting together. I hope you don’t mind if I reschedule with you. The whole family hasn’t gotten together since before the pandemic started. " “Sorry to cancel, but my brother needs me to take care of his sick dog while he’s at work. She needs medicine every few hours, and his boss won’t let him off. "
“Hey, (your parent, your doctor’s office) just reminded me I have a doctor’s appointment I completely forgot about. So sorry, but I have to cancel our plans. " “I thought I was done with the dentist for at least a few more months, but apparently, I have an appointment to have a cavity filled that I forgot about. Don’t worry about drilling me- I’ve already got that covered. " “I don’t know if it’s stress or what, but I have a rash on my back that I think I’m going to have checked out because it’s really bothering me. Hope you don’t mind if I reschedule our plans. "
“Hey, my parents are going out tonight and don’t have anyone to babysit, so it looks like I’m stuck watching (your sibling). Sorry!” “I can’t find anyone to watch (child’s name), so I can’t go out anymore. I’ll make it up to you soon, promise. " “Hey, so sorry to break our plans, but my friend had a family emergency and asked if I would watch her son while she sorts things out. "
“Absolute disaster here, my sink sprung a leak, and it’s starting to flood the kitchen. I’m sorry to cancel, but I’ve got to get this dealt with asap. " “(Whoever you live with) just called me and said I need to be home to wait for the plumber. Apparently, our toilet’s clogged. I’d much rather be with you, but unfortunately, life has other plans, haha. " “Hey, I’m not going to be able to make it, our sprinklers are going off, and we can’t get them to stop. "
“I tripped on my run this morning and sprained my ankle. Hate to break our plans, but I’ll be sitting around with an icepack for the next few days. " “I went a little too hard at yoga yesterday and pulled a muscle. I hope you’ll forgive me for canceling on you, but I can hardly put pants on without hurting my arm. " “Everything was going great until I picked up a two-ton box trying to organize my house today. Totally strained my back. Can we reschedule? I’m out of commission. "
“My friend hates his birthday, so I didn’t think he’d want to do anything, but he just called me upset and alone, so I’m going to go spend the evening with him if that’s ok. " “I totally forgot it’s my grandma’s birthday today! I hate to cancel on you, but I’ll feel terrible if I don’t celebrate with her. " “Hey, I guess my family’s getting together for my uncle’s birthday after all, so I have to reschedule. Wish me luck!”
“Hey, I got my friend from the airport the other night, and she’s not feeling too well. I’m worried I might have picked up whatever she has, so I think we should wait for a little before we see each other. " “Hate to miss you, but someone at (work, school, etc. ) tested positive for covid, so now I have to quarantine for a few days. " “Hey, my (friend/family) and I went out last night, and they just texted me that they’re feeling super sick. I’m going to wait to see you until they get their test results back just to be safe. "
“Hey, my cousin’s going through a rough breakup and wants me to come over. I hope you don’t mind, but I want to be there for her since she’s really going through it. " “My friend’s been dealing with a problem, and I think it’d mean a lot to her if I came over and talked things through with her. Can we get together another time instead?” “Hey, my friend’s been having some health issues and feeling down. She invited me over because she needs some extra support, I hate to cancel, but I think it’s important I be there. "
“I feel so bad, but I totally forgot I made plans to get together with my mom for dinner months ago! Can we do something next week instead?” “Do you mind if we cancel our plans? I have a (school, work, etc. ) event that came up. " “Hey, I know this sounds lame, but the finale of my favorite show comes out tonight, and it’s tradition for the whole family to watch it together. Can we reschedule?”
“Hey, I’d love to go out to dinner tonight, but I really can’t afford it. Let’s reschedule for when I get paid next week. " “That (activity) is a little out of my budget. I’d love to go, but it’s too much for me right now. " “I’d love to go shopping with you, but I can’t really afford anything, and just looking at stuff makes me depressed. "
“I really don’t have it in me right now to get together. " “Let’s reschedule for another time. I’m super tired and need to catch up on some alone time. " “I thought I’d be more enthusiastic about our plans, but I decided I don’t really want to go. Can we do something else instead?”
