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1. sneak+(OP)[view] [source] 2021-03-29 02:18:32
You shouldn't lie in a response to an invitation.
replies(2): >>bombca+R8 >>soared+kk1
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2. bombca+R8[view] [source] 2021-03-29 04:01:58
>>sneak+(OP)
We’re lost the formal flowery language of the English which was designed to communicate things like this more precisely - “I regret that I will be unable to attend but I appreciate the invitation and cherish our relationship” or similar.
replies(1): >>Kye+d43
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3. soared+kk1[view] [source] 2021-03-29 14:30:24
>>sneak+(OP)
I think you misunderstood? If the message being conveyed is understood by everyone involved it’s not a lie. Your post can claim the words are a lie I guess, but not in this culture.
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4. Kye+d43[view] [source] [discussion] 2021-03-29 22:05:09
>>bombca+R8
Modern English is perfectly capable of handling this.

"I can't make it, but I appreciate the offer."

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