Is No Thanks Rude?

I think that in general, “no thanks” is a pretty polite way to decline. But, in the specific contexts you have given here, it would be dismissive, and,

yes, possibly rude

. In both of your examples, the person asking the question has invited the listener to do something fairly person and close.

Is no thanks polite?

It is

mere politeness

. When somebody offers you something that you do not need or want, you just say “No, thanks!”, thus showing that you are grateful for the offer.

How do you respond to no thanks?

1. “No, but thank you for asking!”
2. “Thanks, but let me get back to you.”
3. “Sorry, not now, but maybe next time.”
4. “I simply just cannot say yes.”
5. “Thank you, but I am not the right person to be asking.

Why do people say no thanks?

When we fail to say thank you,

we demonstrate that we simply expected the other person to do what was asked

. Saying nothing, or grunting an acknowledgment, tells Bob that his effort isn’t worthy of your attention. Conversely, saying thank you shows appreciation for what another person has done for us.

Is it rude to say no thank you?

You are not being rude

by saying “no, thank you.” Anyone who refuses to accept it is being rude by questioning your motives. But most of us are gracious hosts, and we want to make our guests happy.

What does Thanks But No Thanks mean?

used to say that you are grateful to someone for offering something but that you do not want to accept the offer

; sometimes used humorously when you are not really grateful: Former Vice President Al Gore said thanks but no thanks to another run for the presidency.

How do you kindly say no thank you?

1. I’m honoured but I can’t.
2. I wish there were two of me. . . …
3. Sorry, I’m booked into something else right now. . . …
4. Sadly, I have something else. . .
5. No, thank you but it sounds lovely, so next time. . .
6. I’m not taking anything else right now. . .
7. Thank you so much for thinking of me, but I can’t! . .

What no thanks means?

Filters. (colloquial) A short way of saying “

Thank you, but I’m not interested

.” phrase. 12.

How do you say thank you in unique way?

1. 1 Thank you for all your hard work on this. …
2. 2 Thanks again, we couldn’t have pulled this off without you. …
3. 3 Thank you, you’re amazing! …
4. 4 I’m so thankful for everything you bring to the table. …
5. 5 Thank you kindly.
6. 6 Thanks a million. …
7. 7 Many thanks.

Can I say no need for thanks?

There is no need for thanks

. Here, thanks is a noun.

Does Thank you mean no?

The shortened reply “Thanks” can have any of the meanings of the fully written statements – “Thank you”, “

No

, thank you”, or “Yes, thank you”. “Thanks” could also mean a doubly intended “Yes, but not really” or a brisk “No” simply depending on whether it is said with a sarcastic or negative tone in your voice.

Is thank you but no thank you rude?

‘Thanks, but no thanks. ‘ is

sarcastic and rude

. Your friend should NOT use such wording, ever. If he has, he should personally visit the professor and apologize for having done so.

What does but thanks mean?

1 to convey

feelings of gratitude to

.

How do you say thank you thanks but no job applicant?

Dear [

Name

of Applicant], Thank you for taking the time to interview with us for the [job name] position. Although your experience and background are impressive, we regret having to inform you that we have selected another candidate whom we feel is a better job match for us at this time.

How do you refuse a nice way?

1. Apologize first. This might seem like an odd piece of advice, especially if you objectively haven’t done anything wrong. …
2. Don’t beat around the bush. …
3. Use the actual word. …
4. Say NO twice, if you have to. …
5. Forward them to someone else. …
6. Mirror their request. …
7. Offer an alternative. …
8. Get back to them.

How do you reject someone nicely?

1. Don’t drag it out. …
2. Either a call or a text works. …
3. Be honest and don’t over-promise. …
4. Acknowledge the other person’s feelings. …
5. Check in with yourself, too.