@avantgame I’d probably say something like “Sorry, X probably didn’t know, but I’m kinda busy with projects”
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@avantgame You're overthinking it. Just treat it like a relationship you don't want: Stop calling and let it fade away ;-)Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@avantgame "Unfortunately, I have projects that cannot wait, which X didn't know about." Then talk to X. That's not ok. - 1 more reply
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@avantgame um, if they follow you on twitter maybe that bubble is already burst?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@avantgame polite thanks for being considered, flattered etc but you have many personal projects & not able to take on mentees currently.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@avantgame (also, remember to not tell them about Twitter)Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@avantgame As for the referee - let them know your rates, and next available opening.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@avantgame First up, I think you need to bump the 'acquaintance' down a few ranks.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@avantgame if they follow you on twitter, your problem is solved.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@avantgame (cont.) I know how nice you are. Otherwise you wouldn't even be posting the Q. here.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@avantgame you tell them that the acquaintance hadn't checked if you had time and unfirtunately you don't.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@avantgame Just make a quick and clean cut. Don't keep their hopes up by giving the impression that eventually you'll have the time to talk.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@avantgame Being polite and honest should cover it. Unfortunate mistake, but easy to suggest a friend without thinking it through.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@avantgame you could still say that, prefaced with, “I think X gave you the wrong impression…”Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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