Company founded
1985
Answer: Use win-win language and be pleasant. Don’t act like this is a battle—and it will take care of itself. Also, business school students need to be better at making a graceful decline. An email letter is the best way to do this. Say something like the following: “I really truly appreciate all of the hard work you went through to get this offer. I even feel somewhat guilty letting you know there is another offer at a company that I actually feel I have a better fit with. I appreciate your work on my behalf. You went above and beyond the call of duty and I recognize and acknowledge that. I will always think fondly of XYZ Corp. and it is mainly due to your efforts.