Originally posted by Joe Gardner
...they all offered me a ride back to work, and I refused them all...
Happened all the time to me.
"Yes, I really would rather walk."
"O.k., if you're sure about that."
"Yes, but thanks a lot!"
"It really wouldn't be any trouble, really!"
"No, thank you very much."
"Getting your exercise?"
"Yes, I am getting my exercise."
"Well, if you're sure..."
"YES...uh, I mean, 'yes,' I'm sure..."
"Look, I hate to leave you like this..."
"GO AHEAD! PLEASE!"