Refusal letter is a letter to tactfully decline something without hurting the reader’s emotions. The main focus should be on being tactful rather than on refusing. If the refusal letter is written properly it conveys the reader your message of refusal in such a way that it retains the reader’s goodwill. It should clearly mention the reason for the refusal without using any negative statement and blaming the reader.

In today’s competitive business world there are many choices and options available and everyone wants to select the best option or offer possible. It is necessary to decline or refuse certain offers and select the best possible one which can be done with the refusal letters which helps in politely refusing the offer, suggestion or proposal and select the right and the best option available.Even if the refusal is in your benefit do not write any negative statement but appreciate the person for the particular offer or suggestion and thoughtfully refuse the offer and choose the best option possible at that time.

If the refusal letter is for refusal of transfer, promotion or job offer decline it graciously and appreciating the person for the offer. Keep a positive and courteous tone. The letter should be brief and to the point and should not mention anything negative about the position or employer. If you have accepted another offer it is not necessary to state whose offer you have accepted. If it is for the refusal of an employment offer to candidate write the letter, as soon as you have decided not to select the candidate. Close the letter by thanking the reader for the time and consideration and formally refuse the offer.