Respectfully Decline

I had the opportunity to become the head of my department at work five years ago. I respectfully declined.

I was asked to join the committee of the small local church a few months later. I respectfully declined.

Today, I was offered a representative seat on my village’s municipal council. I respectfully declined.
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I don’t think there is anything else on the horizon that I can be asked to do or join in the interest of society; however, if any other offers are forthcoming, I will probably decline them all — respectfully, of course.