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Decline an offer politely

You have decided not to accept.

Not for this: You have not decided yet. Ask for more time instead.

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About you

Your full name

e.g. Amara Okafor

About them

The title of the opening

e.g. Summer Research Assistant

Their name, as you would say it

e.g. Dr. Lin Zhou

Their organization

e.g. the county health department

Your email

Subject: {role_title} offer

Dear {their_name},

Thank you for the offer to join {their_org} as {role_title}, and for the time you and the team gave me. After a good deal of thought I have decided to accept another role, so I must decline.

I enjoyed meeting everyone and hope our paths cross again.

With best wishes,

{my_name}

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Do

Send it as soon as you have decided.

Do not

Explain at length.