Say a friend invites us to an event or function that we absolutely have no interest in. We are often inclined to offer a lame excuse why we can’t go rather than be authentic and simply say something like, “I’m sorry. The subject matter holds no interest for me. I really do not want to go, but I know this will be a fabulous event, simply because YOU are arranging it.” This is how we can remain in integrity with ourselves and not offend our friend.
