Say no to a customer request kindly and clearly

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Overview

This prompt writes a short reply that turns down a customer request. You paste the customer's email, the real reason you can't do it and any alternative you can offer, and it writes a kind reply that says no in the first two sentences, explains why in plain words and offers the other option.

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A customer asked for [what they asked for]. We cannot do it because [real reason].
What we can do instead: [option, or "nothing"].
Customer email: [paste].
Write a short, kind reply that says no clearly in the first two sentences, gives the reason in plain words, and offers the other option.
Under 100 words. No "unfortunately" at the start. No long apology.

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