I really don't want to go to the chorus perfomance.  The chorus sucks.
No one wants to hear that! How about suggesting something positive and creative, like how attending the chorus performance might open opportunities to network with other members?
Oh. That's too bad. Why don't you tell me what you would rather do?
Oh. That's too bad. Why don't you tell me what you would rather do?
No one wants to hear that! How about suggesting something positive and creative, like how attending the chorus performance might open opportunities to network with other members?