text: I would just be honest in a situation such as you have decsribed; come to think of it I am always honest in every situation, to a fault sometimes.  I guess that's part of being a dog; you know, loyal, honest, dependable, patient, etc...\nbut back to your situation.  I would have told them I just didn't feel up to it, but thanks for showing their confidence in you.  Do you think that would have worked?