If someone told you they couldn't make your party b/c they were out of town and then you saw them...?

what would you think? My husband and I were supposed to leave Thursday to go to a family reunion out of town but had to wait until Saturday (family reunion is Sunday) afternoon to leave. Previously, we were invited to a party Saturday night but of course couldn't go b/c we were going out of town. But, of course we were in the mall today, waiting to leave (had to wait for my mom to get off of work b/c she's going with us) and ran into the person having the party and told them we are still leaving this evening (today is Saturday). We just feel bad and hate them to think we lied. Would you think we lied in the first place?

If someone told you they couldn't make your party b/c they were out of town and then you saw them...?
I would have talked to them and explained your change in plans and tell them that's why you couldn't make it. Who wouldn't understand that?
Reply:I think you did fine by telling them that you are still leaving. If it will help ease your conscious, you can call the person and let them know that the situation was on your mind and you didn't want them to think that by seeing you at the mall, you lied to them about your travel plans. Explain that you just wanted to make sure they knew that you really couldn't attend and that there was no bad blood between you all.
Reply:If I were throwing the party and saw a person who said that they would be out of town so they couldn't attend, I'd realize that hey this is before the party and they could be leaving after their mom got off of work. If they're a ture friend, don't worry about it. Good question tough.
Reply:Send them a postcard from where ever you are going. That way, no matter what their initial feelings were, they will be aware that you were telling the truth.
Reply:If you explained your situation, then I think you're fine. It'd be different if you weren't being honest. :)
Reply:I would definitely think that you blew off my party. Next time you see them just tell them that you were supposed to leave on Thursday but your mom couldn't and you didn't want to just show up at their house since you already said you wouldn't be attending.
Reply:Don't worry about it. They shouldn't feel bad if you had told them what happened.
Reply:you had to leave so what you didn't lie you couln't go to the party anyway
Reply:We'll if they thought that then you won't be invited to the next party. I'm sure they had a good time and you guys missed out. After all it was a party.
Reply:don't worry about it...you really are still leaving and it shouldn't be that big of a deal. you should always tell the truth...it's harder to remember lies later. if the person is really upset it's still okay because they will get over it sooner then later! =)