Best Excuses to Break a Date
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Are you looking for a reason to break a date? Look no further - but keep in mind that not all excuses are as effective as the other, hence the ranking.
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1.
My car broke down.
This is a good one - especially if you're the one doing the picking up. But make sure there is no public transportation avaialble or that they won't offer to drive themselves.
48 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
2.
I'm sorry, my herpes flared up again, I'll call you again when its gone.
This is so effective that you will never see them again.
45 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
3.
My drunk neighbor fell down the stairs on his head again, I have to take him to the hospital.
This one works really well - especially if you don't want them to call you again.
40 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
4.
My boss just gave me this huge account, so I'm probably going to be working late for the next couple of months. But hey, when it's all over, I'll take you out for a real nice dinner
This one comes across as sincere.
35 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
5.
I think I'm coming down with an awful cold, and I'd really hate to give it to you. It's been going all around town, so take care.
This one is a winner, who wants to get sick after all?
35 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
6.
I'm sorry, I have to stay home and use the lice kit that the doctor gave me.
This one will get you a pregnant pause - and you'll never hear from them again.
30 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
7.
I have to take care of my sick child.
This can backfire if they didn't know you had kids.
29 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
8.
I have to take my cat (dog) to the vet.
This one can work but if the person is an animal lover, expect a lot of questions.
25 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
9.
We've been called into work on a special project.
As long as they don't work in the same building or office, this is a good one.
25 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
10.
My mother's gone into the hospital and I need to be with her.
A real sympathy excuse.
20 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
11.
I'm sorry, my asthma is acting up again.
10 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
12.
Just don't show up. When you talk to them say that your cell phone battery died so you couldn't call them.
this is effective - but you could end up with someone being really ticked off at you.
10 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
13.
Sorry, I'd love to take you out, but unfortunately football season just started. Can I call you after the Super Bowl ?
Honest but will leave them saying "what a jerk".
10 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
14.
I gained five pounds this week and I really don't want you to see me like this.
7 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
15.
A good friend of mine just showed up from out of town and I need to spend time with them.
6 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
16.
I'm sorry, I have to wash my cat.
5 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
17.
I’m sorry, but I can’t see you tonight. I was just flirting with you to get this other guy’s attention and it worked so I’m going out with him tonight.
Use this only if you really don't give a hoot about the person. You're going to end up hurting their feelings.
0 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -
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