How do I phrase a boundary in a message without sounding demanding?
Phrase the boundary as a request, not as a demand: say what you need or what you will do, and leave room for a no. A short, specific message is usually enough. A long justification often invites debate.
You can check the tone before you send it in the free CET self-check. More on this, with examples, a checklist and a template, is in the guide Write Clearly, Stay Calm.
FAQ
How do I phrase a boundary in a message without sounding demanding?
Phrase it as a request: say what you need or what you will do, and leave room for a no. A short, specific message is usually enough. A long justification often invites debate.
Where can I check the tone before I send?
In the free CET self-check on bell-chambers.de. The guide Write Clearly, Stay Calm goes further into the same questions, with examples, a checklist and a template.