It might not make any difference initially, but it's better in the long run to reject people straight than to send them away with a barrage of excuses. Disappointment is a given, but nobody likes being lied to -- it really smarts when the truth is revealed. The prevarication then becomes an acid: it lingers and it keeps burning. A relationship with rock steady foundations can withstand it -- my dad always lies to me about the time, to get me out of bed he'll say it's noon when it's only 10.30 -- but otherwise... 清宫风云 is shaping up to be a really interesting show. Court intrigue never ceases to entertain, with its spider web of 恩恩怨怨. Pity I'll only get to watch the first few episodes.
