地道美語聽力播客:Refusing an Invitation

June: Did you get an invitation to Kelly’s party?
Roberto: Yes, I did. I’m going to send my regrets . How about you?
June: I’m trying to find an excuse not to attend , without Kelly taking offense .
Roberto: Couldn’t you just tell her that you have another engagement that night?
June: I used that little white lie last time I turned down one of her invitations. I have to think of something else.
Roberto: How about telling her that you have to take care of a sick relative ? That one always works for me.
June: I’ve used that one, too. I told her that I was looking after my mother the last time she invited me to dinner.
Roberto: How about if you tell her you’re on a special assignment at work and you have to work night and day to get it done?
June: That’s a little far- fetched , don’t you think? I work as a store clerk.
Roberto: You’ve got a point there .
June: What are you going to tell Kelly when you decline her invitation?
Roberto: I’m going to extend an apology and just say that I can’t make it.
June: That’s it? I’d never thought of just saying “no.”
Roberto: You know the old acronym : KISS – Keep It Simple, Stupid.
June: You’re right. Hey! Who are you calling stupid?