Do you find it hard to say ‘no’ sometimes?
In today’s podcast, you’ll learn 17 ways to say no without offending anyone.
Different ways of saying ‘no’
“I appreciate the offer, but I have to decline.”
“Thank you for thinking of me, but I can’t commit to that right now.”
“I’m grateful for the offer, but I have other priorities at the moment.”
“I wish I could help, but I’m unable to take this on. I’ve got too much on my plate at the moment” (I’m up to my neck in work / I’m snowed under)
“I would love to, but I have other obligations. I’m terribly sorry”
“Unfortunately, I can’t fit this into my schedule.”
“I’m flattered/honoured/humbled, but I have to pass this time.” (turn it down)
“Lovely/Fantastic/Fascinating/etc. though that sounds, it’ll have to wait for another occasion.”
“I appreciate the opportunity, but I need to focus on other things.”
“Thank you for asking, but I have to say no.”
“I would love to help, but I’m afraid I can’t do that right now.”
“That sounds great, but I’m going to have to take a rain check for now.”
“I have to decline, but thank you for considering me.”
“I’m sorry, but I have other commitments.”
“I appreciate the invitation, but I can’t attend/make it.”
“I wish I could, but it’s not possible for me right now.”
“Thank you, but I can’t take this on at the moment.”
…and now it’s your turn to practise your English.
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The music in this podcast is by Pitx. The track is called ‘See You Later’