Job Interviews

Turning an Offer Down

Saying no without burning the bridge.

婉拒 offer · 8 turns · you say 4 lines

  1. Them

    Have you had a chance to decide?

  2. You

    I have, and I've decided to decline.

  3. Them

    I'm sorry to hear that. May I ask why?

  4. You

    I accepted another role closer to home.

  5. Them

    That's a fair reason. I wish you well.

  6. You

    Thank you. I really enjoyed meeting the team.

  7. Them

    Do stay in touch for the future.

  8. 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