Ways to say no
| Ways to say “No” | |
| Nah. | No thanks; I have another commitment. |
| Nope. | Thanks for thinking of me, but I can’t. |
| Never. | No, thank you, but it sounds lovely. |
| No way. | Unfortunately, it’s not a good time. |
| Not likely. | I would if I could, but I can’t. |
| No thanks. | I wish there were two of me. |
| Not today. | I’m honored, but I can’t. |
| Heavens, no. | I won’t be able to help. |
| Not possible. | I’d love to, but I can’t. |
| Certainly not. | I don’t think I want to. |
| By no means. | Thanks, but no thanks. |
| Not this time. | I’d rather not, thanks. |
| I think I’ll pass. | Not now, I’m busy. |
| I’m afraid I can’t. | Not today, thanks. |
| By no means! | Not now, but another time. |
