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How to politely say you don't want to do something

I have a problem with letting people down haha.....

My friend asked me to do something for her friend, and I didn't know how to get out of it....

But it would take up alot of my time. (5 days a week) and money

I don't know how to say "I don't want to do it" without seeming rude. Help?
Just simply say that you don't have the time. People have to understand that you have other commitments, and you're probably worrying over nothing.
Original post by *Dreaming*
I have a problem with letting people down haha.....

My friend asked me to do something for her friend, and I didn't know how to get out of it....

But it would take up alot of my time. (5 days a week) and money

I don't know how to say "I don't want to do it" without seeming rude. Help?


Tell them that then - "I'm sorry, I don't have the time and I'm skint at the moment"
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JAZZA007
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Original post by *Dreaming*
I have a problem with letting people down haha.....

My friend asked me to do something for her friend, and I didn't know how to get out of it....

But it would take up alot of my time. (5 days a week) and money

I don't know how to say "I don't want to do it" without seeming rude. Help?


Try the classic from Pirates of the Carribean 1 Curse of the Black Pearl 2003:rolleyes:

I'm disinclined to acquiesce to your request. Means "no".

Good Luck :smile:
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sunshine745
Look her/him in the eye, and say no.
Simple :biggrin:
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Roo Bix
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This isn't something I can afford or have time to do right now, but I'll make it up to you!
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Elena11
Hi I was in this dilemma a few weeks ago. I just said 'sorry but i can't afford or do that. Another time.' Hope this helps xx

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