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3. Be wary of other people's tactics to get you to say 'yes'.
Many people and organizations use manipulation techniques, knowingly or unknowingly: insurance, cable subscriptions etc
4. Take the time to evaluate and understand your role in the relationship. When you truly understand the dynamic and your role, you won't feel as worried about the consequences and you would be able to find the best way to say no.
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How To Say 'No'
Are you having a hard time saying 'no' to things that you either didn’t want to do, or truly couldn’t doSo you either say 'yes' and end up feeling miserable for being a pushover; or you say 'no' and feel guilty about it.
How do you say 'no' and not feel bad about saying it.
First, un...
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So How Do You effectively say 'No'
1. Just Say it.
Just come out and say it. Beating around the bush or offering weak excuses will only give the other person a chance to insist. It will be tempting to follow up your no with excuses when you're uncomfortable,but resist the urge. You may only give a brief explanation if you fe...
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Keep Saying 'No'. It Gets Easier
The only way to get better at saying no, is to start saying no and to keep doing it. It gets easier over time.
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7 Tips for Saying No Effectively
- Say it. Don't delay and don't try making excuses because that puts people in a place to ask more. Provide a brief explanation.
- Be assertive and courteous You might say, "I'm sorry I can't right now but will let you know when and if I can." This approach is polite...
Mark your boundaries
Once you've empathized with the person and decided they are also just human, ask yourself what role you want them to have in your life.
- Set rules. Define which behaviors you will and won't accept.
- Decide on consequences if someone breaks your rules.
You need to learn when to say both “yes” and “no.”
Say “yes” to new experiences and opportunities. This doesn’t mean agreeing to every request anyone makes of you, but saying yes to things you find valuable, even when they intimidate you.
Saying “no” is as important as saying yes. Saying no is the only way to keep enough room in your life f...
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