First off...I don't appreciate being called a liar.

I ALWAYS interview many families for the same spot. I ALWAYS tell them that I will decide which child I am going to take on such and such date.

I NEVER interview and sign up on the spot.

ALL of my "the place has been filled" messages are polite and to the point....and truthful. I thank them for considering my daycare and for coming to the interview. There is no reason to be rude. They do not need to know I did not particularly like them or their child.

I know that if I went to a job interview, I would just want a "sorry the place has been filled" letter. Not a "sorry, but you wouldn't fit in here because you're overweight and your shoes are the wrong color"....even if they were being truthful.

Sometimes it's OK to be tactful and polite while still saying no.

Thanks Nannyde....you get it.

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