Polite no script
Writes a polite-but-firm "no" reply — preserves relationship without saying yes.
For requests on your time you should decline.
The prompt
Copy this into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any assistant you already use — then paste your own the request + your relationship to them + true reason underneath it.
Write a polite no reply: **Subject** (if email — reuse thread) **Body** (3-4 short paragraphs): - Acknowledge the ask + the person - Real reason (capacity / scope / fit) — brief, honest, no over-explaining - Offer alternative if possible (intro, later date, async) - Close warmly No "Unfortunately I won't be able to" filler. Rules: - Specific without over-explaining. - No vague "swamped" — give one real reason. - Offer an alternative when genuine.
Or run it here
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