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10 Excuses to Avoid Hanging Out With Someone

2018-04-01 Ryan ShanghaiWOWeng

With the weather getting nice and so many fun things to do, you may occasionally find yourself in the position of having made plans you want to bail on. Next time that happens, don't worry, we've got you covered: here are 10 excuses that are perfect for Shanghai and will help you get you out of that unwanted hangout without burning bridges. 


"I have to make a PPT"



I forgot all about it. I’m so sorry. I have a big PPT to present tomorrow, and it just might be the biggest PPT in company history. I won’t be able to come out this evening, sorry. PPT.


“Clients are in town”



Right, clients. How could I have forgotten! Some big execs are in town and I have to take them to Korean BBQ and M1NT tonight. Let's hang out another night? 


“I already ordered something from eleme”



Oh I forgot we talked about dinner, shit, I actually just ordered a bucket of noodles and meat from ele.me for RMB 18 and there’s no way I can leave my apartment now.


"I have an internet date"



Yeah, I forgot I already made plans with someone I met on Bumble, or Tantan or Skout or something. We’ll have to reschedule. 


"My landlord is coming over"



I’d love to hang out with you tonight but my landlord just texted me. He’s on his way over to smoke cigarettes, look around at the walls and light bulbs and think of how much more he can raise rent before I leave. We’ll have to do this another night. 


Something about the weather



Hey I just noticed it’s gray and rainy and smoggy and crowded, let’s meet this weekend instead.


"I’m doing blockchain stuff"



Ah I’d love to meet you for drinks but I have all this blockchain stuff to do. You know about blockchain right? You don’t? Well it’s pretty difficult to explain. Anyway, maybe another night. 


"I ate street food and my stomach hurts"



Do I need to say more?


"I’m waiting for a repair person"



My toilet and internet and bedroom electricity all just went out. Damn. I gotta wait for this repair person. He’s on his way right now... I probably won’t make it out tonight. 


"My visa expired so I’m on the run and should avoid public places"



I’d love to meet for dinner, but my visa just expired and I'm super scared so it’s probably better if I don’t go outside for a while.


I got invited to an authentic tea ceremony 



Hey I know we had plans, and I’m really sorry to do this, but I’ll have to cancel this evening. You see, I met these two girls at the bund and they asked me to help them take a photo. We got to chatting and it turns out they can take me to this place that does like, 100% authentic tea ceremonies. I didn’t ask how much it was but I mean come on, how much can a cup of tea cost? Anyway, I’m going back to meet them tonight, we’ll have to reschedule. 


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