| It can be quite difficult to turn someone down, | | | | Be sure and confident with your “no” so that |
| especially a persistent person. It’s even more of a | | | | she won’t be able to push you to give in to her |
| challenge to learn how to say no nicely. | | | | request. Saying no with a smile is one way of ending |
| After all, if that guy has been bothering you for ages, | | | | the conversation on your terms. |
| don’t you just want to scream “no!” at him | | | | Tip # 2: Say No and Redirect. |
| and pour a glass of juice over his head? Or if your | | | | Another way on how to say no nicely is by redirecting |
| brother-in-law keeps on asking you for money, it can | | | | the person to somebody who can also fulfill their |
| be quite a struggle not to slam the door in his face. | | | | request. For example, if your grandmother wants you |
| When faced with frustrating situations like these, why | | | | to take her to a nice dinner, you can always say |
| on earth, you wonder, would people want to learn how | | | | “no” then tell her that you can get your brother |
| to say no nicely? | | | | or your sister to accompany her instead. As long as |
| Well, for starters, getting angry never solves anything. It | | | | she still gets what she wants in the end, you’re in |
| only puts you at a disadvantage and displays your | | | | the clear. |
| weakness for all the world to see. Second, there are | | | | Tip # 3: Say No and Give Encouragement. |
| some people (admit it), who we don’t want to hurt | | | | Here’s another scenario that might be familiar to |
| by refusing them. That also puts you in an awkward | | | | those who have little brothers or sisters. Say your little |
| position. | | | | brother wants you to help him do a project. If you |
| You have the right to say no and the ability to do it | | | | really can’t help him out, say, “I’m afraid I |
| nicely. Read on to find out more. | | | | can’t help you right now, but I know and I believe |
| Tip # 1: Say No and Smile. | | | | that you can do a real good job of it by yourself.” |
| Learning how to say no nicely doesn’t always | | | | Give people that encouragement they need to do |
| have to be difficult. For example, if your best friend | | | | things on their own. |
| wants to borrow your shoes for a date tonight and | | | | Learning how to say no nicely is a strategic move. |
| you know that she won’t likely take good care of it, | | | | Hope these 3 tips help keep your life peaceful and out |
| say “no” to her with a smile. | | | | of trouble. |