30 Ways to Say No in English I really appreciate you asking me, bu t I can’t do it. I really appreciate you asking me but I can’t commit to that right now. No, thanks. Thanks for thinking of me but I can’t Unfortunately not. I’m afraid I can’t. Maybe another time. I’m sorry I’m busy. That’s not going to work for me. Maybe next time. I’d love to – but can’t. My body say yes, but my heart say no. That doesn’t work for me. I wish I could make it work. I am honoured that you asked me