MAKE SURE YOU WANT TO SAY NO:
Once you've said no, that's usually it. You probably won't be asked by this person again. Would you queue up to be kicked in the teeth twice? If you really are busy at that particular time, but might consider going out with him/her in the future, say something like "I'm sorry, tomorrow night I can't. But, please ask me again."
LET HIM DOWN GENTLY:
Don't be too harsh. The last thing you want to do is really hurt him/her. So, answers like "I don't think so" or "Maybe another time" which are both fairly vague, will probably be interpreted as a 'no'.
ASK FOR TIME:
If you don't want to make up your mind on the spot, but would like sometime to think about this, just say so.
SUGGEST A JOINT VENTURE:
If you enjoy this person's company, but are not romantically interested, suggest a joint venture with other colleagues or friends. Something like, "Would you like to join my friends and me tonight?" should work.
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