Saying No Politely

I am sorry, but I cannot come.

💡 Use this to decline an invitation politely.

Thank you, but I am busy tonight.

💡 A polite way to say you have other plans.

I want to go, but I have work.

💡 Say this to show you want to join but cannot.

I have other plans for this weekend.

💡 Use this to explain why you cannot meet.

That sounds nice, but I cannot join you.

💡 A friendly way to say no to a plan.

Maybe we can meet another time.

💡 Use this to show you want to meet later.

Can we do this next week instead?

💡 Suggest a new time for the meeting.

I am free on Friday. Are you free?

💡 Suggest a specific day to meet.

Thank you for asking, but I cannot.

💡 A short and polite way to decline.

I must study tonight, so I cannot go out.

💡 Give a school or study reason for saying no.