Urmstongran
If the asker of the favour asks 'Why not...what are you doing then?' my answer would be 'Not a lot but then, that's my choice'.
If you ask a favour there are two answers. YES and NO.
The asker has to be prepared for either response.
I never give reasons as it doesn't alter the answer.
Nicola Sturgeon’s husband re-arrested
Being quizzed by chemist's assistant in Boots.