What to say
Know what to say back
Guides for the messages people stare at. Each one starts with what is usually going on, then gives you replies grouped by what you want to happen.
Dating and personal
Dates, exes, apologies and the messages that sting.
How to reply when a date cancels at the last minute
Your date has cancelled an hour or two before you were due to meet.
How to reply to someone who ghosted you and came back
They went quiet for weeks and now there is a “hey stranger” in your messages.
How to reply to a text from your ex
Your ex has texted out of nowhere. Maybe “hey”, maybe happy birthday, maybe late at night.
What to send after being left on read
Your message shows as read and nothing has come back.
How to respond to an apology
Someone has said sorry, by text.
How to apologise over text without making it worse
You got something wrong and you want to say sorry by text.
How to respond to a rude message
Someone has sent you something rude, curt or plain nasty.
How to respond to a passive-aggressive message
The message is polite on the surface. “Per my last email.” “No worries if not!” “Must be nice.”
Friends and family
Plans, favours, money between friends and family tension.
What to say when someone cancels plans
A friend has cancelled, maybe for the second time this month.
How to decline an invitation politely
You have been invited to something you can’t or don’t want to go to.
How to say no to a favour without guilt
A friend, neighbour or relative has asked for something you cannot or do not want to do.
How to ask a friend for money back politely
You lent a friend money or covered something for them and it has not come back.
How to reply to a difficult message from family
Someone in your family has sent a message that is critical, guilt-laden or heavy with history.
Work and money
Recruiters, clients, invoices, landlords and buyers who lowball.
How to reply to a recruiter on LinkedIn
A recruiter has messaged you about a role on LinkedIn.
What to say when a client says your price is too high
You have sent a quote and the client has come back saying it is more than they expected.
How to chase a late invoice politely and get paid
An invoice is past its due date and the client has gone quiet.
How to reply to a rent increase from your landlord
Your landlord or letting agent has told you the rent is going up.
How to reply to a lowball offer on Marketplace or Vinted
Someone has offered a lot less than your asking price.
Hosting
Guests asking for discounts, refunds and exceptions.
Your message is not on the list?
Give Breezily the message itself. It reads what is going on and gives you two or three replies, each a different move.