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One practical step

Meeting People

Decline an unsuitable contact request

Identify the actual request.

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Done when

Respond clearly without taking on unnecessary obligations.

Identify the actual request.

Who this is for

For unsuitable requests; personal explanations are optional.

Why this matters

You can close the request without making an unwanted commitment.

How to do it

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

  1. Identify the actual request.
  2. Clearly state what you cannot take on.
  3. Optionally share a public resource without promising further help.

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