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By contrast, when you give a direct “no,” the inviter can move forward with a firm plan, knowing exactly what to expect.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2025
In our studies, we found that taking the perspective of the inviter before responding made invitees more likely to think that a “no” is preferred to a “maybe.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2025
The interaction made everyone in the room uncomfortable, as the inviter grew increasingly persistent and the invitee tried to fend the other off.
From New York Times ● Oct. 21, 2014
Now the inviter must get the other person to the frozen-yogurt shop.
From New York Times ● Oct. 21, 2014
Jesus never refused an invitation, whether the inviter were a Pharisee or a publican, a friend or a foe.
From Expositions of Holy Scripture St. Luke by Alexander Maclaren
