/pushback

Drafts a professional no or not-yet to a request.

The full prompt

/pushback Write a short, professional reply declining [the request] from [person]. My reason: [reason]. Say no clearly, keep the relationship positive, and offer [alternative, e.g. a later date or other help] if I give one. Under 120 words.

Replace the highlighted [brackets] with your own details, then send.

What you're asking

Asks the AI to draft a clear, polite decline. You get a short reply you can send after editing.

Give it

  • The request
  • Your real reason
  • Any alternative you can offer
  • Who is asking

Check: Read it before sending; fix any names, dates, or facts the AI got wrong.

Filled-in example

/pushback Write a short, professional reply declining the request to run the spring event from our events manager. My reason: my team is at full capacity until May. Say no clearly, keep the relationship positive, and offer to help plan the fall event instead. Under 120 words.

Use it in any AI chat. The slash word is a label, not a built-in command; the prompt does the work, and answers vary by app. How these work