Say no (super short)

When you want to say no in 2 sentences.

Write a super short no to [request].
Tone: friendly but clear.
Max 40 words.
End with an alternative: [alternative].

How to use it

1. 1 Copy the prompt below.
2. 2 Paste it into your AI tool (ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude or Gemini).
3. 3 Replace the text in [brackets] with your own details.
4. 4 Send it — and adjust the answer if you want a different tone or length.

Filled-in example

Filled-in example:
[request]="take a meeting today"
[alternative]="tomorrow or in writing in Teams"

Example AI response:
Thanks! I can’t take a meeting today.

We can do it tomorrow, or you can write in Teams and I’ll reply there.

Free to use. No account needed. Never share national ID numbers, health data or customer data with a public AI tool.