Polite decline template prompt

A message that says no at work or in email without damaging the relationship.

Ready prompt

Write a polite decline in a professional but warm tone. Structure:
1. Thanks + a personal touch (one sentence).
2. Clear, short decline (one sentence).
3. Reason (general or concrete, no over-explaining).
4. Alternative or future timing (if relevant).
5. Warm closing.

Context: 
Real reason: 

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