How to Tell Someone You Won't Go to Prom with Them

How to Tell Someone You Won't Go to Prom with Them

Telling someone that you won’t go to prom with them can be difficult, especially if they have invested much time and care into asking. But it is important to handle the situation in a respectful, honest, and straightforward manner. Here are some tips to help you let a person down easily if you are not interested in attending prom with them.

1. Be honest. Your first and most important job is to be honest about the real reason why you do not want to go to prom with that person. Do not tell them something that is not true, as it will not help the situation.
2. Express your gratitude. Even though you may not have any romantic feelings for the person asking you, you can still express that you appreciate the effort they took to ask you.
3. Be confident and firm. Do not doubt or hesitate when you are declining the invitation. Stand your ground and be resolute. The person asking you to the prom will appreciate and respect your honest response.
4. Keep it brief. Once you have said your piece, it is probably best to move on and end the conversation. Prolonging the conversation may make the situation more awkward.
5. Do not make promises. If the person askee is trying to convince you to attend prom with them, for instance, by offering to buy you a dress or take you out on a nice date first, do not make any sort of promises to them that you may not be able to keep.
6. Keep in contact. The conversation is not over after you say no. After the conversation, if it is appropriate, it is a nice gesture to stay in touch with the person. This could be a simple text or email to check in on how they are doing.