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Say no.
Politely.
Turn a difficult situation into three polite-but-firm email variants. Pick a scenario, tune the tone, paste into your inbox. No drafts, no guilt, no paragraphs.
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8
Built-in scenarios
3
Variants per message
0
Drafts to babysit
How it works
#01
Pick a scenario
Decline unpaid work. Push back on scope creep. Postpone a deadline. Eight ready-made starting points.
#02
Tune the tone
Warm, neutral, or firm. Add one line of context — the relationship, the stakes, whatever matters.
#03
Copy one of three variants
Soft, direct, neutral. Pick the one that sounds like you. Paste. Done. No followups needed.
The eight scenarios
Everything a freelancer or founder says no to in a given month.
01
Decline unpaid work
A prospect wants a sample, pitch, or "quick look" for free.
Use template →02
Push back on scope creep
The project is expanding past what was agreed.
Use template →03
Refuse a rate cut
Client asks for a discount on renewal or mid-project.
Use template →04
Say no to a rush request
Same price, half the timeline.
Use template →05
End a bad client relationship
Time to walk away without scorched earth.
Use template →06
Turn down a referral
A friend sent someone you don't want to work with.
Use template →07
Postpone a deadline
You need more time — the ask, not the apology.
Use template →08
Decline a meeting
"Can we hop on a quick call?" when the answer is no.
Use template →Ready when you are
Say it politely.
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Open politeno →Works alongside InvoiceUp, HelpMeNegotiate, and miniterms.