Is there any clearer way to say, "no, I don't want to grab a drink with you?" There is this guy who works in the office next to mine, who comes in and asks me out all of the time. I keep saying no. I would complain to my manager but the company he works for is a really good client of ours. So I feel a little stuck.

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Two thoughts:

1) no scenario here where what you do changes the trajectory of the client work, unless this guy's the ceos son or something. Feel free to chat with HR

2) as the guy on the other side of a situation like this, I think it's important to at least ascertain intention. Coworker could just be asking for you to join happy hour regularly. I once got an HR talk cause I asked everyone near me regularly, but one person thought it was directed at them.

Not saying you misunderstand, but wanted to note these 2 things at the same time

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How about actually being honest by saying something like thank you for thinking of me but I really do not want to. Be straight forward and kind. Failure to do otherwise makes you culpable due to your wavering uncertainty. Treat HR like a parent and they may treat you like a child. You got this and good luck!

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