Sorry I can't make it.
Polite : Mes sincères excuses. Casual : Je m'excuse sincèrement.
To avoid discussion of politics or 'the troubles'
Lots of excuses are given for war, but in general, it's better to avoid war.
When instructed to write an apology letter for misbehaving, it is best to keep the letter short and to the point. Be polite, apologize for your indiscretion, and keep the excuses to a minimum.
Thinking of excuses to avoid being inducted into the military.
Excuses can be a reflection of certain character traits such as dishonesty, irresponsibility, or a lack of accountability. Consistently making excuses may indicate a tendency to avoid taking ownership of one's actions or decisions.
A common form of avoidance is procrastination, where individuals create excuses to delay or avoid fulfilling requests or tasks. This behavior often stems from fear of failure, lack of motivation, or feeling overwhelmed. By making excuses, they temporarily alleviate the pressure but ultimately hinder their progress and responsibilities.
Tell him firmly to stop texting you, and ignore him if he continues. Be polite when he talks to you but have lots of excuses ready to cut the conversation short.
"Avoids being rude to others" means that one is polite to others. This may mean that they avoid confrontation, or always find polite ways to communicate with others.
No Excuses was created in 1994.
It is not wrong to avoid a friend you do not have time for, but it is more polite to simply let them know that you are busy with other things at the moment and will talk to them soon.
It is always good to just be polite but honest. Thank your friend for the invitation but say you are not able to make it. At any age, it is always best to be direct but polite.