How to say no politely at work

โ€œNoโ€ is one of the hardest words to write in a second language โ€” too soft and it reads as maybe. Direct & Polite says no once, clearly, and moves on.

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Before

โ€œsorry i cant do this right now maybe later idkโ€

After

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โ€œI won't be able to take this on this sprint โ€” my plate is full through Friday. Happy to revisit it next week.โ€

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