I think that person was really saying "no, sorry; I'm a total self-centered
a-hole!"
When doing a beginner session, I cover the basic asking to dance bit and
then say something to the effect of
"You're free to decline for any reason - just say "no thank you" and
move
on. You don't owe any explanation and trying to give one will just delay
that person in finding another partner."
On Sat, Dec 16, 2017 at 3:24 PM, Angela DeCarlis via Callers <
callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
To clarify, however, being rude is still totally unacceptable! My mom was
turned down for a dance recently with the line, "no, sorry; I'm *very*
particular with who I dance with!" Nope! Don't be that guy!