Lucien SMS: Polite Decline

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General Info

Character: Lucien

Type:

Daily

Dialogue

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Lucien: "How to say no politely?" Why are you asking something like that?

• Option 1

MC: Nothing. Just got a social event coming up and I don't wanna go.

Lucien: I see.

Lucien: There are a few ways to say no without hurting feelings.

Lucien: But I'd like to hear from you first.

• Option 2

MC: Someone offered me a job I don't want. I'm thinking about how to turn them down...

Lucien: Right, never force yourself to do anything you don't like.

Lucien: But I'm curious.

Lucien: How would you turn someone down in circumstances like this?

• Option 3

MC:

Lucien:

Lucien:

Lucien:

• Option 1

MC: Since I'm the one saying no, I'd like to avoid hurting the other person's feelings as best as I can.

Lucien: Well, you can try validating the other person's proposal before expressing your disagreement.

Lucien: That can prevent things from getting awkward and tense between you two.

Lucien: Give it a try.

• Option 2

MC: It's probably my inner ostrich, but I dread saying no in person.

Lucien: I understand your misgivings. Saying no to someone's face can result in embarrassment, yes.

Lucien: Maybe you can quote from someone else to convey your own message.

Lucien: Does that make sense to you?

• Option 3

MC: Since the goal is to say no politely, the more tactful the wording is, the better...

Lucien: I agree.

Lucien: And one way to do that is to offer a counter-proposal from your own perspective.

Lucien: This may be the most suitable way for you to say no.

• Option 1

MC: You're so erudite, Professor Lucien. Now I know what to do.

Lucien: Always a pleasure to share my thoughts with you.

Lucien: Now that the problem's solved, do you have plans for tonight, Ellie?

Lucien: If not, come watch a play with me.

• Option 2

MC: I know what I should do, but it's too hard...

Lucien: It's okay, don't despair.

Lucien: Just do what your heart tells you to do and you'll be fine.

Lucien: If you find that too difficult, let's meet up and talk more about it.

Lucien: How about tonight?

• Option 3

MC: Thanks for the lesson, Professor Lucien. I feel so inspired, I want to thank you in person!

Lucien: Just finished my experiment. On my way home.

Lucien: What do you say we take a walk along the corridor downstairs when I get home?