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Thanks for thinking of me, but I won't be able to do it. I have too many other commitments.

No, I won't be able to next week, I have too many prior commitments.

I would love to spend some time with you, but I'd prefer not to discuss Jane or her problems. Let's have some coffee while you tell me what you've been up to.

No thanks ­ I'm not interested.

No, I don't want to.

No, I won't be able to, but thanks for thinking of me.

No, that's not convenient.

No, I won't.

No, I don't care to discuss it.

No, I can't make it but thanks for the invitation.

No, I disagree, do you have another idea?

No, I'll pass.

Regarding unwanted sexual advances from someone in authority (saying all three if neccesary, if approached more than once). Second two are real-life examples where the women were then left alone:
No, not interested.

No, do not come on to me again and I will forget this ever happened. I have no intention of becoming anyone's clandestine diversion.

No, there is nothing I would like less. I suggest you never approach me again.

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