At work
“I can finish the report or take on the new request today. Which should I prioritise?”
Workplace scriptsConversation scripts for everyday situations
tonen gives you ready-to-use scripts for moments where words are hard to find. Explore clear, practical examples and choose wording that feels natural to you.
21 free scripts. Optional Premium. iPhone only.
Ask for clarification clearly
Say no politely without overexplaining
Set boundaries at work or socially
Request support when you feel stuck
Start with the free tools
Start with 21 free scripts, Box Breathing, 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding and one free use each of Reply Helper, Perspective Helper and Debrief. Premium adds the full script library, Phone Call Mode, Body Scan, Safe Place and 50 requests per week shared across the three Helpers.
Scripts and available Calm exercises work offline. The Helpers need an internet connection. tonen supports English, German, French and Spanish.
Choose words for the situation
Browse a situation in the app, compare Direct, Warm, Firmer and Softer wording, then adapt the details. You can read an example conversation and keep your chosen script visible. These examples are written for this page; the app catalogue may use different wording.
When you need to say no
“Thanks for asking. I am not able to take this on.”
Ways to say noWhen a message is unclear
“When you said later, did you mean this afternoon or another day?”
Clarifying a responseBefore a phone call
Write down the purpose of the call, the question you need answered and any reference number. Premium Phone Call Mode keeps a prepared call flow in view.
Preparing your opening