Saying ‘no’ to that invitation might not be as bad as you think, study suggests
New research suggests it may be OK to say “no” to that invitation to the event you do not want to attend.
According to the findings, which may come as welcome news to those feeling overwhelmed by events and commitments at this time of year, rejecting an invitation might not have the consequences people expect.
Some may consider it rude, but experts suggest people often overestimate the social consequences of saying no.
Lead author Julian Givi, an assistant professor at , in the US, said:
