Helpful Phrases For Saying “No”

Helpful Phrases for Saying “No”

• I can’t give you an answer right now, will you check back
with me?
• I want to, but I’m unable to.
• I’m not able to commit to that right now.
• I really appreciate you asking me, but I can’t do it.
• I understand you really need my help, but I’m just not able to
say yes to that. I’m so sorry.
• I’m going to say no for now. I’ll let you know if something
changes.
• I’m honored that you would ask me, but my answer is no.”
• No, I can’t do that, but here’s what I can do . . .
• I just don’t have that to give right now.”