“Sorry, but it turns out that now isn’t the best time for me. ”
“Things have been a lot for me lately, I’m gonna have to bail. ” “I’m just a little overwhelmed and need some time to recoup. ”
“Turns out I need to handle something. ” “I’ve got a situation to deal with, sorry!”
“Apologies, I’ve gotta bail. See you another time, though. ” “This sucks, but I can’t come after all. ”
“Hey, thanks for picking up! Just wanted to tell you ASAP that I can’t make it. ” “Oop, sorry you missed my call. Turns out I can’t come tonight, but call me back when you get this. We’ll chat!”
“Oh my gosh, I forgot to put this on my calendar, but I can’t miss it. I’m so sorry. ” “Uh oh, this other thing totally slipped my mind, but I did promise I’d be there before we made our plans. ”
“Hey, my sister showed up and says she needs help. I gotta see what this is about, but catch you later?” “My aunt dropped by, and she’s tends to stick around for a while. I’ll try to get away, but in case I can’t—sorry!”
“Sorry, I’m working overtime to make a little more money this month. Things should ease up soon, though. ” “My boss needs me on-call that night, so I’m gonna sit this one out. ”
“I feel a bad one coming one, I think I’m gonna sit this one out. ” “Oof, I need to lie down. I don’t think it’d be a good idea for me to be up and about. ”
“I’m in pretty rough shape—I would hate to give you whatever I’ve got. ” “It just wouldn’t be responsible for me to go out, as sick as I am. ”
“My boyfriend’s come down with something, and I’d feel bad just leaving him. ” “My cat’s acting funny, I’m pretty worried. Think I’ll stick around home to make sure it’s not anything serious. ”
“I dunno, it’s just that big crowds make me so wary nowadays, even with masks. ” “I can’t afford to get sick now and miss work. ” “It’s just that I realize how reckless I was being, and I decided I want to be more responsible with my health. ”
“I guess he’s had this on the books for a while, and I’d hate to spoil the thoughtful gesture. How about we go out another time?” “Yeah, she’s been sitting on these tickets for a months, it’d be a bummer to waste them. ”
“He says he needs to check something about the electrical, and I don’t want him to be poking around while I’m away. ”
“The bus hasn’t come for like half an hour. I don’t think it’s coming at all. ” “Turns out my roommate is MIA and so can’t drive me. ”
“You know how much this band means to me. I can’t just not go!” “I’m obsessed with this artist, and their gallery is only in town this week. I hope you understand. ”
“Ugh, the sitter bailed, so tonight’s a no-go for me. ” “I need to spend some quality time with the kids. ”
“Tonight’s not going to work for me, actually. What about tomorrow night?” “Turns out I’m not feeling it right now, but I’d be down another time!”
“I’m not sure about tonight, actually, but I’d be down for this other thing tomorrow?” “What if you came to mine this time?”
