What is a good and polite excuse for leaving a birthday party early?
548102
Tell them you have the shitts and can't leave your bathroom. I think it was that Chinese food we ate last night...
516604
I agree with the other answer- tell them you already had plans for the evening. Thank them for the invite and tell them not to forget "details" at work the next day.
133909
Try the zoo.  I believe they still allow birthday parties there.
730945
Tell that person to go and find another co-worker to work for them... or no-can-do... they should have put in their request earlier... it is a wedding... and those invitations always come early.
735641
Have a party?? \nor go out for dinner then go to the movies or do something like that it would be fun!!\nhappy birthday!!
286667
First thing in the morning.  8:15.\n\nActually you don't want to appear desparate...9:45.
1119918
Prevention is your best policy.  If you can talk (peacefully) with the potentially irritated party before a petition can be circulated.  Explain that you like parties, but if there is a problem here is your phone number, and feel free to call.  If you really mean what you say, they will be more than likely to think of you in good neighbor terms, instead of the pain in the rear you think you might be.
134575
Happy Birthday.\nMine's in two days
338850
ask them to come, offer good food and great drinks and maybe tell them alittle about what kind of party it is good luck
658005
Heh! im turning 15 next sunday and i dont want u to make me feel like not throwing a party. Do you understand that???????\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJust kidding. i think its upto each person to decide whether to celebrate his/her b'day. im not gonna hve a party on sunday instead im donating that cash 4 charity.
628447
Are they calling first or just showing up?\n\nGosh if they are just showing up, you could always say you didn't make enough for more than just you/your family.\n\nIf they are just showing up, you can simply say "tonight is not a good night".  Remember you don't have to explain to them why.  So if they ask just say, it just ins't.\n\nAnd you can always tell them you are giving them their drink in a "to go" cup. LOL. ;)
486515
Well you could alway have a house b-day party invite friends, have food, and play games.\n\n\n"HAPPY BIRTHDAY"
683894
Im sorry, Happy Birthday, You should go out and buy yourself some stuff you want. just go all out and have a good time.  No body cares about my birthday either. I haven't had a birthday party in 6 years, My dad forgets every year, and sometimes ill go the whole day without anyone saying happy birthday.  please don't let it get you down, just remember that people suck, and theres nothing you can do about it.  Keep your head up, and maybe people will notice.
144193
Do you have a Party Store or anything like it in your area?  If so, the best thing to do is just go ther are run wild - it's pretty cheap, and there's a lot of good stuff.\n\nOff the top of my head, if you and your friends are artistic, you could always cover the walls with large sheets of paper and bring lots of art supplies - that way you can have fun doodling on the walls and your friend can leave you birthday messages.\n\n(Happy birthday by the way!  I'm 16 - it's fun.)
322027
You can gather up some of your friends & drive to a larger community & celebrate your birthday there. Make sure you have a designated driver in your group or stay overnight. Whatever you do, have a safe & happy birthday. I wish you all the best.
911134
It depends on how large the meeting is. If there are only a few people present, simply excuse yourself, leave the room and come back when you're done. If it's a large meeting, simply leave quietly, and return quietly. You don't have to make a big fuss over it, nor do you have to go into a long explanation.
685879
Wow, this is kind of an odd situation to be in.  Why should you worry about inviting someone to YOUR birthday party, if you know they will just make things awkward, if not uncomfortable for you and everyone else in attendance?  There is such a thing as being cordial to someone, while not letting them play a passive-aggressive role in your life.  You don't have to be so nice that you're putting yourself and your own entertainment second to this person's feelings.  You shouldn't even have to offer an explanation, because it's YOUR birthday!  You wanted to share your special day with friends, and if that person is not really your friend, then why concern yourself with how they'll feel about not being invited?  \n\nBecause I have a sneaking suspicion that this person will be nervy enough to attempt a confrontation about not being invited to your birthday celebration, should there be any question about who all was invited, why don't you just say it was a family celebration, and that you were only allowed to invite your closest friends?  That isn't much to argue over, because you're bringing your family members into it, which would seem to indicate that there were already a number of people in attendance, aside from your chosen few [close] friends.\n\nBest wishes, and Happy Birthday.