Don’t worry. because you’re not the only one that’s wanted to cancel a date. There are many reasons why you may need to cancel a date. Maybe the person you’re going out with just isn’t your type. Or perhaps something came up last minute, and you don’t want to miss out on an opportunity. No matter what the reason is, we’ve got you covered. In this blog post, we’ll be discussing how to cancel a date and some of the most believable excuses to use. So don’t stress! Read on for tips that will help make canceling a date a little bit easier.
What to do if you need to cancel a date.
If you need to cancel a date, you should first contact the person you’re going out with. Let them know that you won’t be able to make it as soon as possible. As a result, they will give them time to adjust and find a replacement. Here are the ideal steps to canceling your date.
- Plan ahead
- Contact your date as soon as possible
- Have a believable excuse ready
- Apologize for any inconvenience
- Make it up to them later (if you plan on having a later)
- Follow up a day or two later
Valid and Believable Excuses to Cancel Plans with Friends or a Date
- I have a really important presentation tomorrow that’s popped up at the last moment. I won’t be able to get out anytime soon!
- My cousin just broke up with her boyfriend. She needs me right now…
- My roommate/friend is unwell, I need to take her to the doctor. She doesn’t have family around!
- I’m extremely sorry but I am not having the best day. Can we cancel our date, please?
- Where are we going? Oh! That place? But I already planned a date for us next week there… I wanted to surprise you!
- I think we should take it a bit slow. Please don’t misunderstand. I hope you are getting me?
- Working late hours is mandatory.
- The weather is simply impossible.
- Unpredictable plumbing issues popped up, so you have to cancel your date.
- Your pet has health problems.
- A friend or relative needs your help.
- You fell into the double-booking trap.
- Things are overwhelming in your life.
- Your last relationship just ended.
- Just be honest.
- You don’t want to go on your date anymore.
- You’re just not that into them but wish them the best.
- You are having a professional emergency and suddenly got called into work.
- Your headache turned into a massive migraine, so you have to cancel your date.
- You think you’re better as friends.
- You’re focusing on yourself right now.
- You just received an “emergency” phone call, so you have to cancel your date!.
- uh oh! feels like food poisoning!.
- Your grandpa escaped the old folks’ home again, so you have to cancel your date.
- That your dog just ate all of your thin mints and needs to go to the hospital.
- Your parole officer just showed up for a surprise inspection and told you to cancel your date.
- You had your eyes dilated and can’t see.
- That you have diarrhea.
- You’re experiencing a do-it-yourself hair-dye disaster and don’t want anyone to see you.
- It’s your time of the month, so you have to cancel your date.
- Too drunk to drive.
- My phone was lost/stolen.
- I’ve got a yeast infection.
- Too drunk to drive.
- Uber is surging like crazy right now and I really can’t afford it.
No one enjoys canceling a date, but sometimes it’s just unavoidable. So, if you find yourself in the position of needing to bail on a date or plans with friends, these valid excuses will hopefully help soften the blow. Finally, remember that you’re not alone – this happens to everyone at some point!
