Things you should know by now: How to say no to catching up

"Sorry, I'm really busy at the moment."

"Yeah sure." *gazes out into space*

"Sorry, but my parents/boyfriend/spouse/partner wouldn't be happy."

"Yeah, text me."

"Sorry, but I have to take my grandmother/little sister/long lost cousins to the museum/city/convention for people who collect star wars figurines/world championships for people who can stand on their head the longest/*insert other outrageous event here*

"Yeah, in the holidays."

"Sorry, I'm broke."

"Yeah how about *this time when I know you're never free*?"

"I'm (not) sorry, I DON'T WANT TO."