The Diplomatic No
Work & EmailDecline a request while protecting the relationship.
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Write a short email declining [request] from [person, relationship, e.g. my manager / a client]. Reason (be honest but brief): [reason]. Offer one alternative: [alternative or 'suggest one']. Tone: warm, firm, no over-apologizing. Under 120 words. Give 2 versions: one more formal, one more casual.