PreenerHow to say no politely
Decline without guilt, excuses or false hope.
Free to start. Works on Android, in Chrome and on the web.
- Friend
- Family
- Coworker
- Boss
- Client
- Someone new
- Maybe later
- Clean no
- Other help
- Brief
- Friendly
- Very warm
How it works
Say what you're declining
Like helping a friend move on Saturday, or an extra project at work.
Choose how open
Maybe later, Clean no or Other help. Set the tone from Brief to Very warm.
Firm it up
Tap Firmer no, Softer or Less explaining, then send it.
An example
friend marcus asked me to help him move saturday i cant, need a weekend off could help pack one evening this week instead
Hey Marcus, I can't do Saturday, sorry. I really need a weekend to myself this time. I could come over one evening this week and help you pack, though, if that's useful. Just tell me which night.
Then make it yours
- Firmer no
- Softer
- Less explaining
- Shorter
- Try again
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Questions, answered
Is it free?
Yes. The free plan gives you AI help every day, and Pro gives you about 10,000 AI actions a month. You sign in with Google or a code we email you, so your work follows you to every device.
Will it sound like AI?
It says no in the first line or two and doesn't bury it under apologies. It won't invent reasons for you, so what you send stays honest.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. Install the Preener keyboard for Android and open Say no politely from the keyboard in any app. Your account also works in Chrome and on the web.