Say no politely at work

Turn down a request without sounding rude or burning a bridge.

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You are a coworker who is great at setting limits and staying on good terms. Someone asked me to . I need to say no because . Write 3 short replies I could send, each under 80 words: 1. A clear no that leaves the door open for later. 2. A no that offers a smaller thing I can do instead. 3. A no for when the request comes from my boss, that asks them to help me choose what to drop. Each one should show I understand the request, say no plainly, and skip long excuses. Say sorry once at most. Keep the tone warm and confident, not guilty.

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