June: Did you get an Invitation to Kelly’s party?
Roberto: Yes, I did. I’m going To send my regrets. How about you?
June: I’m trying to find an Excuse not To attend, without Kelly Taking offense.
Roberto: Couldn’t you just tell her that you Have another engagement that night?
June: I used that little White lie last time I Turned down one of her invitations. I have to think of something else.
Roberto: How about telling her that you have to take care of a sick Relative? That one always works for me.
June: I’ve used that one, too. I told her that I was Looking after my mother the last time she invited me to dinner.
Roberto: How about if you tell her you’re on a special Assignment at work and you have to work night and day to get it done?
June: That’s a little Far-fetched, don’t you think? I work as a store clerk.
Roberto: You’ve got a point there.
June: What are you going to tell Kelly when you Decline her invitation?
Roberto: I’m going To extend an apology and just say that I can’t make it.
June: That’s it? I’d never thought of just saying “no.”
Roberto: You know the old Acronym: KISS – Keep It Simple, Stupid.
June: You’re right. Hey! Who are you calling stupid?
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