Decline an invitation
How to Decline an Invitation Politely
A polite decline is clear, prompt, and warm enough to protect the relationship without sounding uncertain.
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Unsaid helps people write the messages they tend to overthink: saying no, apologizing, asking for more, quitting, setting boundaries, and delivering difficult news with clarity.
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- How to decline an invitation politely
- What to say when you break up with someone
- How to ask for a raise professionally
- How to complain to a company and get a response
Each situation page pairs search-friendly guidance with example messages and a direct path into a personalized draft.
Situation Library
Start with the situation, then shape the tone.
Break up with someone
How to Break Up With Someone Respectfully
A respectful breakup message is honest, direct, and kind enough to avoid mixed signals or false hope.
Ask for a raise
How to Ask for a Raise Professionally
A strong raise request connects your impact to the business, states what you want clearly, and keeps the discussion collaborative.
Complain to a company
How to Complain to a Company Effectively
The best complaint messages stay factual, explain the impact, and ask for a specific resolution instead of only venting frustration.
Apologize to a friend
How to Apologize to a Friend Sincerely
A real apology names what happened, owns the impact, and focuses on repair instead of explaining away the mistake.
Quit your job
How to Quit Your Job Professionally
A professional resignation message is concise, unambiguous, and focused on timing, gratitude, and a clean handoff.
Set a boundary
How to Set a Boundary Clearly and Kindly
A useful boundary says what you will do, keeps the limit specific, and stays calm enough to be repeated consistently.
Deliver bad news
How to Deliver Bad News Compassionately
Delivering bad news well means being clear early, acknowledging the impact, and guiding the other person through the immediate next step.