How to Refuse a Dance at a Formal Ball

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Don't refuse the person. Refuse the dance.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Tuxedos
  • Ballgowns
  • Best Of Ballroom Dancing CDs
  • Ballroom Dancing Videos

Step1
Give the person asking your full attention.
Step2
Thank him.
Step3
Say you are taking a rest.
Step4
Offer to dance with him later.
Step5
Wait for the next dance. Do not dance with another person until the current dance has ended.
Step6
If asked again by the same person, decline again gracefully.
Step7
Wait to dance until you are asked to by your desired partner.

Tips & Warnings

  • If you don't like the person asking you to dance, decline, then do the asking yourself next time.

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MrsLizzy said

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on 7/16/2007 If the desired person sees you repeatedly refusing to dance with anyone that asks you, how likely is he to risk the same fate? Unless the person is your very own stalker, I'd recommend dancing with virtually anyone that asks you, just to be friendly and sociable. That way you avoid hurting someone's feelings, and you help to generate a good atmosphere at the party and make it a success.

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Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 It seems rude to say you're tired, then dance with someone else, so it would be better to say "I'm planning on dancing with someone else first but I'll get back with you for a dance ok?"

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Anonymous said

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on 11/22/2005 Boys don't want to hear your lame excuses as to why you don't want to dance with them (and neither would I), so just tell them the truth nicely, or just get some one else to dance with them.

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