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It’s good manners to accept when someone makes an offer
And if it’s on the up-and-up, that’s fine
But my advice is first think twice and should there seem too high a price
For being nice, don’t roll the dice, just decline.

When your Filipino neighbor invites you to his home
“Drinks at eight,” he says, “and dinner around nine”;
Then he adds, “My wife is really putting on the dog for you,”
Be diplomatic but emphatic and decline.

When the chairman of the board calls you to his office
And he says, “I’ll scratch your back if you scratch mine,”
Then he takes his shirt off, grins, and says, “Now dig those nails in good”
It’s efficacious to be gracious but decline.

When a cleaning service offers to do your place for free
But at the bottom of their card you read the line:
“Plus, second-hand jewelry and watches sold dirt cheap,”
Don’t get uptight; remain polite, but do decline.

When you find your dream house, and smile ’cause you can just about
Afford the price that’s listed on the sign
But the realtor tells you, “No, that’s the monthly mortgage bill,”
Don’t lose your lunch; say “Thanks a bunch” and decline.

When your blind date asks you to walk into the woods
But the very thought sends shivers up your spine
And your date says, “Think you’re scared? I’ll be walking out alone!”
Don’t be fretful or regretful: just decline.

When a deli man inquires, “Want a pickle with that sandwich?”
But the barrel where they’re floating in their brine
Is somewhere out of sight, and the men’s room’s out of order
Best not risk it; grab your brisket and decline.