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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think one of the reasons her phrasing may have come off as rude, is because she didn’t have many options to sugarcoat her decline. She knows that you are fully aware that she already has a standing playdate with your other friend, and therefore clearly all of you know that she is available for a playdate that day because one, in fact, is already happening. I think her answer was actual an indirect way for her to say that she is not interested in turning the two-some into a threesome. I agree it came across as rude, but I’m not sure how she could have said it more kindly when you are all three aware that a playdate is still occurring between her and your other friend. [/quote]

How about: "You are so sweet to reach out and welcome me. I really appreciate it. I feel so awkward saying this and I hope you won't mind - but I have been incredibly stressed and really rely on this one on one time with Mutual Friend to decompress. I won't be great company right now and I wouldn't want to subject you to that. I hope we'll all get the chance to hang out when things settle down a bit. I will get in touch when that happens. I hope you and your wonderful child are enjoying this warm spring day."
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while I do think that ms no was kinda rude this is waay too much.[/quote]

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