Decline a request

• Snippet
• Declining and saying no
• 5 blanks to fill

Hi Name,

Thank you for thinking of me. I am not able to take on Request right now, as my plate is full with Reason.

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About this template

Says no with warmth.

Category

Email essentials

Pack

Declining and saying no

Type

Snippet, a short message

Asks for

Name, Request, Reason, Suggest someone, Person

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Hi {{Name}},

Thank you for thinking of me. I am not able to take on {{Request}} right now, as my plate is full with {{Reason}}.

{{optional:Suggest someone}}
{{Person}} might be a great fit instead.
{{/optional}}
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