“I’m sorry, I’ve already committed that time. Thanks for considering me. " “Thank you for considering me, but I have a previous engagement. " Unfortunately, I have a prior commitment, but I appreciate your consideration. "
“Unfortunately, I’m not available then, but thanks for asking. " “I’m booked solid that day, but thanks for thinking of me. "
“That evening is tight for me so I don’t think I can squeeze it in, but thanks anyway. " “I have back-to-back appointments that day, sorry. I appreciate the invite, though. "
“I’m sorry, I just have a lot on my plate right now. Thanks for thinking of me, though. " “I don’t really have the bandwidth right now to give that the attention it deserves. But I do appreciate being considered. "
“That’s such a wonderful opportunity. It’s too bad I already have plans that day, but thanks for letting me know about it. " “I wish I could see your presentation, but unfortunately I’ve already made plans for that day. "
“I’m sorry, I don’t have an open window for that. Thanks for thinking of me, though. " “Oh, wow, unfortunately, I have a lot going on that evening. I appreciate it, though. "
“I appreciate you thinking of me, but I’m stretched too thin right now. " Thanks for considering me, but I’m swamped. I really can’t take on anything else. "
“That presentation sounds interesting, but I have plans that day. Have you asked Sarah?” “Marketing strategy is a bit out of my wheelhouse. Did you talk to Scott? He just gave a presentation on a similar topic last week. "
“That sounds like a great opportunity, but it’s just not for me. " “I’m so sorry, but I don’t think that’s a good fit for me. "
“That sounds great, but my Friday is booked solid. Could you move it to next Monday?” “I can’t on Tuesday. Would Thursday work for you?”
“That sounds interesting, but my schedule’s pretty packed. Let me see if I can shuffle some things around. " “Thanks for the opportunity, let me look at my schedule and get back to you. "
