CalmgeneralMessage
I want to be transparent—I can’t deliver this on time.
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CalmgeneralMessage
Let me know how you’d like to proceed.
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CalmgeneralMessage
I want to be upfront—I don’t have bandwidth for this right now.
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CalmgeneralMessage
Let me know how you’d like to proceed.
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CalmgeneralMessage
Could we adjust the scope to make this feasible?
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CalmgeneralMessage
Could we adjust the timeline to make this workable?
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CalmgeneralMessage
I’m not able to take this on right now without impacting current work.
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CalmgeneralMessage
I can help with a smaller piece if that works.
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CalmgeneralMessage
I can’t take this on right now—my plate’s full.
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CalmgeneralMessage
I can help with a smaller portion if that works.
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