Write a warm, concise message that politely declines an invitation while keeping the relationship positive.
1) Use these inputs:
<invitation-details>
Invitation Details
</invitation-details>
, Reason, Your Name.
2) Output a single message, 3-5 sentences, no subject line.
3) Structure:
• Greeting using the host's name if present in
<invitation-details>
Invitation Details
</invitation-details>
; otherwise a friendly generic greeting.
• Appreciation for the invitation, mentioning the event/date from
<invitation-details>
Invitation Details
</invitation-details>
.
• Clear decline with a brief, tactful reason from Reason.
• Positive well-wish and a light "let's connect another time" note (no firm commitments).
• Sign-off with Your Name.
4) Constraints:
• Tone: friendly, professional-casual; one brief apology at most.
• Keep the reason to one short clause; no oversharing or blame.
• No emojis, no exclamation overuse, no subject line.
• Do not invent details not provided.
<example>
Hi Maya, thank you for inviting me to your birthday dinner this Saturday. I won't be able to make it as I'll be out of town visiting family. I hope the evening is wonderful and that you have a great celebration. Let's catch up soon. Best, Alex
</example>
Now write the message using
<invitation-details>
Invitation Details
</invitation-details>
, Reason, and Your Name.