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Honest

Phrase

Unfortunately not

Regretful refusal

Phrase

I’m really booked.

Scheduled refusal

Phrase

I’d like to, but I know I’ll regret it.

Self-aware refusal

Phrase

I’m sorry, I’m busy.

Simple excuse

Phrase

I wish I could make it work

Sincere regret

Phrase

My body says yes, but my heart says no

Poetic internal conflict

Phrase

That’s not going to work for me.

Practical refusal

Phrase

That doesn’t work for me.

Clear boundary

Phrase

I shouldn’t have…

Specific regret

Phrase

I’m really ashamed of what I did.

Strong self-blame

Phrase

Sorry, I didn’t hear what you said.

Hearing issue apology

Phrase

I want to, but I’m unable to.

Expresses desire but inability.

Phrase

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

Honest admission of limited capacity.

Phrase

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

Polite refusal due to current constraints.

Phrase

I am sorry. I did not hear

Admitting missed information

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