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Personally I disagree. They might decline because they have a problem with me (and I'm not OK with friends being uncomfortable around me so I need that communicated) or they decline because of reasons unrelated to me (don't feel like, have other plans, etc) inwhich case it's no big deal. That way I know when they do visit or are spending time with me it's purely because they enjoy it. Includes everyone, not just friends. I don't have time to waste on being with ppl I'm not interested in nor should they waste theirs on me if I don't enrich their experience
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Only if they don't know they are being lied to. I feel like this is a crucial point to add to your statement >

When you invite someone and they say "I would love to but I can't" you know that thay're lying but it's better then them saying "no i don't want to"