How to refuse?

maxine · Fri May 25, 2007 12:34 pm *How to refuse?*

Dear teachers,

Is it right to refuse an offer by replying "No thanks", or should it be "Thanks but no"?

Thanks
maxine

prezbucky · Fri May 25, 2007 15:24 pm *How to refuse?*

"No, thanks" is just fine. In fact, it's the standard (polite) way to turn down an offer.
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Haihao · Sat May 26, 2007 0:21 am *How to refuse?*

How about: Thank you (thanks), but no thank you (thanks)? Smile

prezbucky · Sat May 26, 2007 0:27 am *How to refuse?*

Sure.

"Thanks, but no thanks" is more common than "Thank you, but no thank you"... in the USA, at least.
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