Grammar 3: How to give bad news?

1. I am sorry to tell you that…
 
2. I regret to advise/inform you that…
 
3. I am afraid I have some bad news
 
4. I’m afraid it would not be possible to …
 
5. Unfortunately we cannot/ we are unable to …
 
6. After careful consideration we have decided (not) to …
 
7. I’m afraid I’ve got some bad news for you…
 
8. I’m sorry I’ve got a bit of bad news to tell you..
 
9. I really don’t know how to say it, but …
 
10. I’m sorry to have to say this, but …
 
11. I really feel bad to have to say this, but …