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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]“Sorry! It’s already been winterized. We’re opening it back up in April and would love to host you then. Let’s catch up soon!”[/quote]

NO. Stop giving details that could be argued or backfire on you. Why do people think they have to come up with a scenario? Just say “No, that won’t work.” [/quote]

Not directed at you but I don't get the love on DCUM for "that won't work." What won't work? The dates? The extra person? Or is the friend uninvited forever? To me that invites more questions and arguing.

I think it's so much better and clearer to say that the invitation is for hosting the friend while the OP is there, and they do not allow people to stay there without them because of (reasons). No reasonable person would argue back, but if they do, THEN you can say "sorry, that won't work for us." And then it's all very clear that the invite is still open for the friend to visit them, but they are not invited to use the house as an air B&B. [/quote]

For those who have a basic understanding of language, it means those plans do not work.

If someone asks to use your house while you’re not there and you say that doesn’t work, it’s understood that you’re talking about those specific plans, not sharing your thoughts on a land war in Asia. [/quote]

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