Would you like some water? I say: No, I'm okay. VS No, it's okay. VS No, that'

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Would you like some water? I say:

No, I'm okay.

VS

No, it's okay.

VS

No, that's okay.

Are all three correct?
 

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All three are fine unless you're thirsty.
 

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"I"m good, thanks" is the way I'd answer this.
 

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However you reply, always add 'thanks' or 'thank you'.
 

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Wit has got nothing to do with it. It's a matter of politeness.
 

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A simple "No, thank you" is sufficient.
 

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It's just occurred to me that songgi in post #5 was responding to Charlie in post 2.

If that's the case, songgi should have used Reply With Quote.

I often delete unnecessary quotes when they make us reread the previous post, but when there have been intervening posts on a different aspect of the topic, a quote (or partial quote) of the earlier post is not only desirable but essential.
 
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