One ready-made excuse
Take this and vanish gracefully.
I am out of office at the moment and will follow up shortly. I am actively not thinking about this.
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Tweak it, steal it, disappear for a while. Leave the breadcrumb if it feels charming.
Keep the same energy
More in this vein
If this one isn't quite it
Other ways to duck out
I’ve stepped away from my inbox and will reconnect when I return. Your…
I’ve stepped away from my inbox and will reconnect when I return. Your email is in a safe place (not my brain).
I’m currently elsewhere and will respond when I return. Your email is i…
I’m currently elsewhere and will respond when I return. Your email is in a safe place (not my brain).
I’ve stepped away from my inbox and will follow up later. This message…
I’ve stepped away from my inbox and will follow up later. This message has been gently set aside.
I’m currently away from my desk and will reconnect when I return. This…
I’m currently away from my desk and will reconnect when I return. This has been filed under ‘later maybe’.