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Respectful

Phrase

Please, accept my apologies for…

Formal apology

Phrase

I respect you

Deep admiration beyond love

Phrase

You’re absolutely right

Emphatic validation

Phrase

Now that’s what I call a fine job.

Classic, sincere praise

Phrase

Couldn’t have done it better myself.

Humble admiration

Phrase

By virtue of

Due to inherent quality

Phrase

Not for me, my friend, thanks

Friendly decline

Phrase

I’m afraid I can’t.

Polite British-style no

Phrase

Not for me, thanks

Polite decline

Phrase

As you wish!

Polite compliance

Phrase

I am honored that you asked me, but I can’t do it.

Flattered refusal

Phrase

I’d rather not, thanks.

Polite but firm refusal.

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