Declined invitations go over more graciously when lack of money is cited instead of lack of time – new research
- Written by: Grant Donnelly, Assistant Professor of Marketing, The Ohio State University
Be careful how you decline wedding invitations.Jitalia17/iStock via Getty ImagesThe Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.
The big idea
Declining an invitation by saying “I don’t have time” leads the person you rejected to feel undervalued and upset, making them trust you less and hurting the relationship,...
