prompt Personal
Draft a Hard Message, Kindly
Say the difficult thing — a boundary, a no, an apology, bad news — clearly and with care.
The prompt
Help me write a message about a sensitive situation. I want to be honest and
clear, but also kind and respectful.
Who it's to: [relationship, e.g. my manager / a friend]
What I need to say: [the core message]
What I'm worried about: [e.g. sounding harsh / burning the bridge]
Tone I want: [e.g. warm but firm]
Write a first draft I can edit. Keep it concise and human — no corporate
stiffness. Then give me one shorter alternative.
How to use it
Fill in the four blanks. The draft is a starting point — read it aloud and tweak until it sounds like you before you send it.
For the messages you rewrite five times and still don’t send. AI is great at finding the calm, clear version of what you’re feeling — you stay the judge of whether it’s right to send.
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