10 Excuses to Give to Your Friends to Prevent Them From Coming Along on Your Next Trip

Oops! It's a tricky situation and we have all been there. Your friend's new found love interest or that distant cousin AKA bade bhaiya or your smitten work colleague are excited about a trip you do not want to tag them along. You need to jump out of that marshy land at the earliest and here are some novel tips for you.

Disclaimers:

a. The person already knows somehow about your trip. You cannot undo it now.

b. Every breath you take, every move you make after this -has to validate the excuse you made. Stay cautious!

"Sanskaari" Trip

Irrespective of how much your friends love the parathas your mom makes, but the moment you tell them your parents are accompanying you on the trip and that you will visit and have a stay with your ever so loving relatives, a siren starts blaring in the head of that excited soul. The fear of thepla parties and being that sanskaari kid can be overwhelming and lead to what you want - a NO NO.

The "Ambani" Vibe

Aaj mere paas paisa hai, gaadi hai, bangla hai and mai five star me hi rahunga... that right there is your passport to freedom from clingy ones who cannt afford your Ambani vibe on the trip. I feel rich!! (for a day ...shhhhh)

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The "Fakir" Vibe

Emphasise on how tough your days are - financially. How that sunscreen for the trip is also borrowed and that your sole plan is to explore the world without worldly things. Just you and your jhola with rented goodies. If the friend still accompanies you - you have found a gem.

Kundli me Dosh hai!

Remember your family Pandit ji said on your birth, you are a deadly threat to every person whose name starts with 'A', 'B' or 'C' - when you travel with them. It's not your fault, it's not their fault - just that your stars are not aligned to travel together.

My dog seems bitter with you around

There must be fascinating tales of how your dog did not like a certain human and made him run for life. But you cannot leave your dog behind, ofcourse! Duh! Please come at your own risk.

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I Snore

Admit all your dark truths beforehand. You snore, you sleep walk and sometimes you talk to yourself. It just happens. Also, we have only one room or camp wherever we stay. So please don't mind if I am up in the night or you are up because of me!!

Planned to a 'T'

Flight - check. Hotels - Check. Tour Guide - Check. Breakfast, lunch, dinner menu - Check. Schedule - Check. Sigh!! Share your calendar and the plan for every hour on the trip. Scare them with your thorough preparation and focus on achieving the most out of the trip.

2nd Month Anniversary Celebration

Pyaar se to sabko dar lagta hai! Name this trip as your 2nd month anniversary celebration of your latest Tinder interest. Go gaga over how spellbound are you, 60 days of pure bliss and that, from here on each moment, each trip, is dedicated to your partner. Everyday calls for celebration. Post this announcement, you can celebrate as you like without the unwanted ones.

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" Me" Time

Some of us cannot tell tales and prefer the truth - straight out and loud. Well then, go ahead let them know the trip is about you and your preferences & you cannot compromise, not for this trip atleast. Crystal clear.

Chocolates and Letters

You have a melting heart, and the person is close. Go old school then. A hand written note on why you want to travel and whom you want to travel with. Offer an an alternate travel plan in the future with the recipient of the letter and some chocolates dipped in apology. If the person is close and understands you, this letter will not cause a heartbreak. Fingers crossed!