This article was co-authored by Tami Claytor. Tami Claytor is an Etiquette Coach, Image Consultant, and the Owner of Always Appropriate Image and Etiquette Consulting in New York, New York. With over 20 years of experience, Tami specializes in teaching etiquette classes to individuals, students, companies, and community organizations. Tami has spent decades studying cultures through her extensive travels across five continents and has created cultural diversity workshops to promote social justice and cross-cultural awareness. She holds a BA in Economics with a concentration in International Relations from Clark University. Tami studied at the Ophelia DeVore School of Charm and the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she earned her Image Consultant Certification.
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Everyone has received an invitation to a party or event they couldn’t or didn’t want to accept. Declining an invitation can be done without hurting the host’s feelings or creating hostility between the two of you. By responding politely and quickly, you can avoid creating a situation out of your absence, whether it is a formal event or an informal gathering or outing with friends.