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How to Say 'No' Politely?

 How to say ‘no’ politely? How to respond to invitations? How to react to offers? Please share!

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Sorry I can't

2.      I'm afraid I can't

3.      Sorry I am busy

4.      If only I could

5.      I'd love to but I can't

6.      I’m honored, but I can’t

7.      I'm already booked

8.      I appreciate the offer but I can't

9.      Apologies, but I can’t make it

10.  Thanks for thinking of me but I can't

11.  Maybe another time

12.  Not today, thanks

13.  Maybe next time

14.  Unfortunately, I can't

15.  Sounds great but I can't

16.  I wish there were two of me

17.  No thank you, but it sounds lovely

18.  Sounds good but I can't  

19.  I can't commit

20.  No thanks. I have another commitment

. . . 



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