Turning an Offer Down
Saying no without burning the bridge.
- Them
Have you had a chance to decide?
- You
I have, and I've decided to decline.
- Them
I'm sorry to hear that. May I ask why?
- You
I accepted another role closer to home.
- Them
That's a fair reason. I wish you well.
- You
Thank you. I really enjoyed meeting the team.
- Them
Do stay in touch for the future.
- You
I would like that very much. Take care.
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Words in this dialogue
- chancean opportunity
- decideto make a choice
- i'veshort for I have
- decidedmade a choice
- declineto say no
- sorryused to apologise
- hearto take in sound
- acceptedtook or agreed to
- anotherone more
- rolea job or part someone plays
- closerto shut; near
- homewhere you live
- that'sshort for that is
- fairreasonable and just
- reasonwhy something happens
- wishto hope for something good
- reallytruly; very
- enjoyedgot pleasure from
- meetinga gathering to discuss something
- teama group working together
- stayto remain; to eat here
- touchto be in contact; to put your hand on
- futurethe time still to come
- mucha large amount
- taketo carry; to need time
- careto look after; to mind
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- Talking About Weaknesses8 turns
- Walking Through a Project8 turns
- Working With Others8 turns
- Talking About Salary8 turns
- Asking Your Own Questions8 turns
- Explaining a Gap8 turns
- Asking About Remote Work8 turns
- A Phone Screen8 turns
- Following Up After the Interview8 turns
- Getting an Offer8 turns
- Giving References8 turns
- A Take-Home Task8 turns