If you have legitimate reasons to refuse a request for a recommendation, the long-term consequences of providing one anyway could be much more negative for you and the other party than the short-term disappointment of saying no.

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Providing a recommendation when you have legitimate reasons to refuse could compromise your own credibility and potentially harm the person you are recommending if they are not qualified or trustworthy for the position. It's better to be honest and clear about why you cannot provide a recommendation.

If You Have Legitimate Reasons to Refuse a Request for a Recommendation