I know, but how the fuck do I say no without appearing like a jerk?
Jayne: Yeah, that was some pretty risky sittin' you did there. Wash: That's right, of course, 'cause they wouldn't arrest me if we got boarded, I'm just the pilot. I can always say I was flying the ship by accident.
'Serenity'
Natter 73: Chuck Norris only wishes he could Natter
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Maria - Nov 06, 2014 1:32:48 pm PST #9870 of 30000
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
Maria - Nov 06, 2014 1:33:28 pm PST #9871 of 30000
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
She's close, but not super close. She's also young. Still in her mid-20's.
edit: Argh, I should have posted this in Bitches. Not going to cross-post now.
Connie Neil - Nov 06, 2014 1:46:52 pm PST #9872 of 30000
brillig
how the fuck do I say no without appearing like a jerk?
I'm sorry, now isn't a good time for you to stay over.
erikaj - Nov 06, 2014 1:47:28 pm PST #9873 of 30000
"already on the kiss-cam with Karl Marx"-
You're not her family, right? This is not your problem. (I can't imagine. As much as I'm thinking about applying for asylum this week, I can't imagine going to Casa Zmayhem all "Hey, got a couch I can borrow?") But of course, I can't just crash places anyway.) "I'm so sorry, but you're a smart person, you'll figure it out." I know Gavin deBecker says "No is a complete sentence." But most people do find that a bit harsh.
Zenkitty - Nov 06, 2014 2:05:53 pm PST #9874 of 30000
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Ugh, Maria, that sounds like bad news. You don't that drama and stress right now. Like who ever does.
I'm sorry, now isn't a good time for you to stay over.
I think Connie got the solution, there.
Ginger - Nov 06, 2014 2:09:27 pm PST #9875 of 30000
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
It's too much to ask, Maria. You could offer to keep her stuff while she's looking. My usual response to impossible requests is, "I wish I could...." without giving any reasons.
Maria - Nov 06, 2014 2:34:02 pm PST #9876 of 30000
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
Not even doing that, Ginger.
Connie's words FTW. I just hope it doesn't end a friendship.
Connie Neil - Nov 06, 2014 2:37:18 pm PST #9877 of 30000
brillig
Miss Manners is my life coach.
meara - Nov 06, 2014 3:09:06 pm PST #9878 of 30000
Or if you're willing, give her a time limit. "You'd be welcome to stay this weekend to get away from it a bit but it just wouldn't work during the week"
Juliebird - Nov 06, 2014 3:17:17 pm PST #9879 of 30000
I am the fly who dreams of the spider
Talked to Mum, managed to dodge the bullet of Thanksgiving with the compromise that they'll probably visit beforehand. I'll slave away cleaning my apartment gladly rather than endure a 12 hour round trip that involves dealing with my older brother and possibly splurging money on a motel in case the tryptophan gets to me and I have to stay the night. I have to save my motel money up for Christmas, anyhow.