No (Here's a post from Alexander Franzen on How To Say No To Everything. She gives some lovely examples on how to frame a No in the kindest, clear way.)
Stall for time. "I'm not sure. I need to ______. Can I get back to you?
If this is a trustworthy friend or colleague then your answer may be ... "Sure, what can I help you with?" or "Let me know what you need, I'd be glad to help." If in your opinion the friend is not trustworthy, then it may be ... "Please let me know what you are needing help with."
Once you've replied to the question, don't forget to say “Thanks for asking”. Whether you choose to reply to the question in one word or several sentences, make sure to say “Thank you” professionally. This way, you show that you appreciate them asking about you. After all, it's a friendly and polite thing to say.
Thank you for your email requesting information about [subject]. [Include information requested, or offer to provide information at a later date if needed.] I hope this information is helpful. If you have any additional questions or require further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.
“I would appreciate a swift reply” / “an urgent response” / ”at your earliest opportunity" / “at your earliest convenience" / “within an urgent time-frame".
How to Politely Remind Someone to Reply to You. 1 Give them a week before sending a reminder. 2 Include a call to action in an email subject line. 3 Send a reminder email in the original thread.
Responses such as “o*kay,” “All right,” and “Thank you,” rather than “Awesome,” “Perfect,” and “Exactly” show equitable acknowledgement without evaluating the response. Paraphrasing what the students say is another way to show that the facilitator is listening and acknowledging the responses.
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