Should I Cancel?
Pulling Out Quiz
Reading Material
Template For Flakes
How To Cancel
Realistic Timeline
Should I Cancel My Plans?
How Your Fave TV Show Characters Would Cancel Plans
You’re lucky to even get a text from Blair Waldorf.
I love you but your mental health is pissing me off.
Not To Be Dramatic, But Chronic Canceling Is A Plague On Our Friendship
Oh no...my bed...it's calling me.
So sorry, my grandma died… again.
A Roundup Of Crazy Reasons Someone Canceled Plans On Them
Reading Material
What Type Of Flake Are You?
Are you the Headache Hottie or the Social Climber?
What Excuse You Should Use To Cancel Plans Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Blame it on the stars.
I'm Socially Anxious And IDGAF About Canceling Plans
It’s called self-care, baby.
The 9 [Very] Emotional Stages Of Canceling Plans
Paranoia is stage 5.
How To Cancel Plans
Last-Minute
Sixteen letters. Four words. Say ‘em, and we’ll love you forever: “Sorry, I can’t make it.” Despite reports of a loneliness epidemic, most of us will literally jump at the chance to cancel plans we foolishly made after three vodka crans when we were pretending to be extroverts for a second. Then, we’ll breathe a sigh of relief when Stacey from high school or Mark D. from Hinge asks to reschedule.
But when did the threshold for canceling plans drop from having a valid excuse to “self-care” to “omg sorry, there’s a 32% chance of wind!” Are you really “putting yourself first” by flaking on getting brunch with your new coworker Meg, or are you just a jerk?
In Betches’ Canceled Plans Issue, presented by Dove, we’re breaking down the art of bailing — how you should do it, when it’s actually okay, and when you just kinda suck. Because, let’s be honest, we’ve all used a truly awful last-min excuse to stay in bed and binge-watch 'Love Island.'
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Uh, no.
Suck it
up.
Click and ask the Magic 8 Ball
Ever wish you could just ask a Magic 8 Ball if you should send that "Sorry, can't make it" text or just suck it up and go? Well, you're in luck — now you can.
Don't like your answer? Ask again
Yes, stay home and don't forget to
Uber Eats
ice
cream
Give it another go
NO, LET'S BE POLITE
Hit me up again
NO, GET UP
NOW.
Don't be shy, ask!
Should You Cancel A First Date?
Just because the dating pool is shallow (and honestly, very tragic) doesn’t mean you should settle. Got pre-date jitters and thinking, “Maybe I should just cancel”? Been there. Take this quiz and find out if your date’s a dud or worth getting off the couch for.
Take This Quiz Before You Ghost (Again)
Did your date text you at least 24 hours before the date to confirm details?
Yes
No
Wow, people actually do that?
/ 10
1
2
If you're going to a restaurant they picked out, does the
food look good?
Yes
No
We’re doing something else
3
Does your horoscope say it's a good time to try new things or experience a "first"?
Yes
No
I don't even know my star sign
10
Do you look fucking hot today?
Yes
No
Is that even a question?
Slap on that lip gloss, throw on something fabulous, and get your butt out the door. You can lie around binge-watching Netflix like a potato tomorrow. Tonight, you're going on this date and nailing it — even if they turn out to be a total dud.
Retake Quiz
Yeah, no. The universe
is screaming
“ABORT MISSION!”
Yeah, no. The universe is screaming “ABORT MISSION!”
Louder than your group chat when you mention going back to your ex. Cancel, put on your coziest sweatpants, and dive into whatever brings you joy (ice cream, Real Housewives marathon, literally anything else). Or, like, grab your friends for drinks and call it a win.
Retake Quiz
Time to suck it up, buttercup!
Time to suck it up, buttercup!
A Template To Help You Respond To The Friend Who Always Cancels Plans
Bestie
HBIC
Bestie,
HBIC,
day,
night,
middle of the work day,
have girl dinner.
co-rot in bed.
pound post-pilates martinis.
my 3-year situationship
our Thelma & Louise road trip
that wild true crime pod
boomer boss.
little demon’s teething routine.
ex sending a Spotify playlist.
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A Realistic Timeline Of Making Plans As An Adult
Remember when we were kids, and we used to be soooo excited to make playdates with our friends? If only it was still so easy. Now, half your friends are married with kids, and the other half are still feral club rats. It can take months, nay years, to get those tentative text plans to take form in the material world.
1:32
9:12
10:11
7:45
5:43
8:31
12:42
5:25
Click the times below and sigh loudly if it typically looks a little something like this:
4:22
1:32
pm
Receive text invite for catch-up brunch from your tertiary friend, Amber.
Let This Flow Chart Lead the Way!
Sunday,
September 3rd
Thursday,
October 13th
Tuesday,
October 28th
Thursday,
November 16th
Tuesday,
November 14th
The Best Excuses To Get Out Of Plans Ranked By How Much Of A Jerk You Are
I'm gonna go with "no."
Give it anotehr shot!
YES! You needed
to
ask
??
Try once more
Absolutely... NOT.
Not what you wanted?
Yes, #SCREWthat.
Still cloudy. Try again!
Yes, yes, and
yes.
Rewind and retry!
Netflix will be there later,
so
no.
Chances say try again!
You could use a free meal...
so
no.
Shake once more!
Of course.
Nope, ask again
Yes, I’d start reaching for the pajamas already.
Don't sleep on this, go again
No. Put your hair up in a bun
and keep it pushing.
Reset abd try again!
I’m sensing that Hinge date
is a creep.
So,
yes.
Stay alert, be aware and spin again
Uh, yeah!
Roll again!
100% yes.
Magic's on a break, try again
I'm leaning toward "yes."
Shake it like a Polaroid Picture!
No. Throw on a dress. Let's
go.
Try bribing the unverse?
You already know the answer,
and it’s
a no.
Chances says nope, but try again!
When was the last time
you went
outside?
Ask me again... after my nap
The universe is saying “yeah.”
Shake again!
Hold it in your heart and try
again.
Roll the dice again!
Umm most def
Give me another go
You can’t cancel
again
Can you? Let's see
Think of how much money you’ll
save
REwind and retry!
Will this bring you joy?
Happy-go-lucky-again!
I’d stay home if I were
you
Shake it agian!
Get yourSELF to bed
Stars not alligned?
This day deserves
to be
over
Reset & Retry
4
Has it been longer than six months since your last date?
Yes
No
Mind your fucking business
5
Did you make back-up plans in case the date sucks?
Yes
No
I'm trying to be optimistic here!
6
Do you get excited when you think about the person?
Yes
No
I'm mostly excited about the food
7
Did you pick out an outfit without spiraling into a wardrobe crisis?
Yes
No
I spiral anytime I have to pick an outfit
8
Did you check to see if their social media is free of red flags?
Yes
No
They don't have an Instagram
thank GOD
9
Does the date idea involve an activity you actually enjoy?
Yes
No
I have no idea what I like or dislike
Heyyyy
I'm gonna virtually hold your hand when I say this: you've got to stop canceling our plans (pretty please!!!). The other
we were all set to I was really looking forward to catching up with you so we could unpack all the dirty details of to help us swear off men forever, as discussed.
I *totally* understand that you’re pretty busy dealing with your But I also have other things going on
that I made sure to put to the side so we could yap together like nobody's ever yapped before.
I'm only telling you this because I care, but this kinda sorta seems to be a repeat thing lately. Remember when we had plans to
It didn't feel great to get the news that those plans were off after I had already taken out my Invisalign.
What I'm saying is, I so appreciate being your BFF ever since we destroyed that But I'm kindly requesting you to take a teeny tiny bit of accountability when it comes to bailing in the eleventh hour. Ofc I'm always happy to rain check with a heads up, but if you could try to show up for me a liiiiittle bit more, I know we'll be locked in 4 lyfe like
LYLAS,
I'm the worst, but I have to cancel our plans...
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day
night
middle of the work day
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have girl dinner
co-rot in bed
pound post-pilates martinis
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my 3-year situationship
our Thelma & Louise road trip
that wild true crime pod
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boomer boss
little demon’s teething routine
ex sending a Spotify playlist
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party until our 9 p.m. bedtime
try color-matching AGAIN
cry over old dogs
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2012 Flip Cup tourny
obligatory Grand Canyon hike
evil bouncer at the clerb
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Jen & Courteney
Beyoncé & Kelly
Venus & Serena
party until our 9 p.m. bedtime?
try color-matching AGAIN?
cry over old dogs?
2012 Flip Cup tourny.
obligatory Grand Canyon hike.
evil bouncer at the clerb.
Jen & Courteney.
Beyoncé & Kelly.
Venus & Serena.
1:33
pm
Instagram stalk her to see if she’s still with her crypto bro BF.
1:35
pm
Get distracted by a TikTok wormhole of BTS vids about MomTok drama.
9:12
pm
Remember to check your 32 unread texts before tucking into the NYT crossword.
9:18
pm
Reply that this month is sooooo crazy. Let’s touch base in Oct!
10:11
am
Open an IG DM from Amber. It’s a reel about finance jabronis.
10:12
Am
Fuck! You were supposed to text her. Damn these read receipts. Exposed.
10:14
am
Check your calendar to see what you “totally meant to invite her to.”
10:17
am
Land on a darty on the opposite side of town. It’s the thought that counts.
4:22
PM
"OMG! We'll try to make it!" AKA, "I'd rather go back to my side part days."
7:45
PM
Receive a dreaded Partiful link from Amber. You hate this app.
7:47
PM
Navigate the infuriating 2-step verification process.
7:48
PM
Scan the guest list – it’s all her friends from law school. Not compelling.
7:50
PM
Have PTSD about the time you got too high with them during charades.
7:55
PM
Fire off a “wish I could make it!” when you could, in fact, make it.
5:43
pm
Realize you're in Amber's neighborhood, and your blowout is blowouting.
5:45
pm
Shoot her a text to see if she’s free for last-minute margs. Two birds.
7:52
pm
Crypto guy’s parents are in town. What about next Thurs?
8:31
AM
Remember the bed you’ve made. DAMMIT, PAST YOU!!
9:02
AM
Chug Pedialyte to counteract the four dirty martinis from last night.
12:42
PM
Get a migraine from all the BS these bitches at work put you through.
5:25
PM
Face mask. Weighted blanket. The Kardashians.
6:02
PM
Count down the minutes until you have to start glamming.
6:17
PM
Aha! A text from Amber! She has “mad cramps.” Fakest excuse in the book.
6:18
PM
Revel in your newfound freedom.
6:20
PM
Tell Amber it’s totally no worries!
6:25
PM
She sends the prayer hand emoji and says, “Let’s reschedule after Thanksgiving!”
6:26
PM
You say, “Totally!!!” but you both know this is getting punted to Q1.
CAN'T WAIT to see you tonight!!
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your bro
Laura Dern
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The Rules Of Canceling A Date
Is there a right way to cancel a first date? U Up? hosts Jared and Jordana discuss the art of canceling to avoid wasting your time and pissing off a potential match.
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The Rules of canceling a date
Is there a right way to cancel a first date?
U Up? hosts Jared and Jordana discuss the art of canceling to avoid wasting your time and pissing off a potential match.
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Yeah, no. The universe
is screaming
“ABORT MISSION!”
Yeah, no. The universe is screaming “ABORT MISSION!”
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•
Jen & Courteney
Beyoncé & Kelly
Venus & Serena
Jen & Courteney.
Beyoncé & Kelly.
Venus & Serena.
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Gossip Girl
Your Bro
Laura Dern
Gossip Girl
Your Bro
Laura Dern
Presented By
Let This Flow Chart Lead the Way!
Watch The Whole Video