Say "that's too much" at work without sounding difficult.
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Help me push back on extra work / unrealistic scope.
WHAT'S BEING ASKED: [[REQUEST]]
WHY IT'S A PROBLEM: [[CONSTRAINT]] (time, priorities, capacity)
WHAT I CAN OFFER INSTEAD: [[ALTERNATIVE]]
Write a response that:
- Shows I want to help (not just refusing)
- Makes the tradeoff visible ("if I do X, then Y slips — which matters more?")
- Proposes a realistic alternative or timeline
- Stays collaborative and calm
Give me the message + the one line that makes the tradeoff clear.