After a boss tells a worker that management won’t let him give the worker an expected raise

1. I only wish I could have done more.
2. I did the best I could.
3. I’m sorry, my hands are tied.
4. It might not make any sense to you, but that’s what they decided, and I hope you understand.
5. I’m sorry that it’s not the answer you hoped for.
6. My apologies that it took me longer to get the answer than I thought it would.
7. I hope that we’ll be able to give you a better answer next time.
8. I’m hoping this is something you can live with for the time being.
9. I was told to explain to you that it’s due to circumstances beyond their control.
10. Please give us a chance to make it up to you next time.

After a boss tells a worker that management won’t let him give the worker an expected raise