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Phrase

We appreciate the offer, but …

Grateful but firm refusal (business/professional).

Phrase

I just don’t have that to give right now.

Honest admission of limited capacity.

Phrase

I’d rather not, thanks.

Polite but firm refusal.

Phrase

Apologies, but I can’t make it.

Polite cancellation/refusal.

Phrase

Sounds fun, but I’m not available.

Polite decline due to unavailability.

Phrase

Sorry, I didn’t hear what you said.

Hearing issue apology

Phrase

I’m not really into it, but thanks for asking!

Polite decline with appreciation.

Phrase

Do you mind repeating that?

Polite request

Phrase

Sorry

Simple and quick

Phrase

I’m not able to commit to that right now.

Polite refusal due to current constraints.

Phrase

Let me repeat that just to make sure?

Verification request

Phrase

Nah

Very casual refusal.

Phrase

Would you mind repeating that?

Very polite request

Phrase

It is not a good idea for me

Assertive but polite refusal.

Phrase

Nope

Casual, firm refusal.

Phrase

I want to, but I’m unable to.

Expresses desire but inability.

Phrase

Forget about it. I understand

Compassionate dismissal

Phrase

Never mind

Dismisses a previous statement or request.

Phrase

No harm done

Confirming no consequences

Phrase

No need to…

Preventing further apology

Phrase

Don’t apologize.

Stopping unnecessary guilt

Phrase

Pardon?

Brief and polite

Phrase

Sorry, I didn’t catch that.

Casual admission

Phrase

Don’t worry. You’re forgiven!

Explicit forgiveness

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