Question

CHOOSE THE BEST RESPONSE
How would you politely decline an invitation to a New years party in your neighbourhood?
A. I wish I could come, but I don't think I'll be able.
B. I’ve got an exam on 1st january, i have to study.
C. I’m sorry but studying is a priority for me right now.
D. I appreciate the invite, but i haven’t got time for a party right now.

Answer 1

Hint: In this question we are going to identify which response is best for the sentence given in the option. By the following steps anyone politely declines an invitation. The steps are be positive,make your response short and sweet,Keep your response honest,suggest an alternative way to hang out.

Complete step by step answer:
Let’s discuss the given options and find the correct answer.

A. I wish I could come, but I don't think I'll be able: in this option sentence has yet polite , response is short and honest and also expresses regret(but I don't think I'll be able), and the option fulfills above described criteria. Hence option A is correct.
B. I’ve got an exam on 1st january, i have to study: In this option , the sentence talks specifically about personal information, and it does not express regret. Hence option B is incorrect.
C. I’m sorry but studying is a priority for me right now: In this option the sentence expresses regret(I’m sorry) but has an excuse , and it does not fulfil all the criteria . hence option C is incorrect.
D. I appreciate the invite, but i haven’t got time for a party right now: in this option , the response is not to be precise yet polite and not express regret. Hence option D is incorrect.

Hence, The option A: I wish I could come, but I don’t think I’ll be able is the correct answer.

Note:
No one likes to say “no”. When you put above tips together, politely and confidently decline an invitation. In short, responses should be positive, should have regret, short and sweet.