Saying NO

No means no - and when someone says so, you stop. When someone says NO to something, it simply means that they are not willing to do a certain task. It might also mean that they are not interested in being a part of your request. It is important to understand that saying NO - is not wrong. If you do not feel comfortable doing something, say NO. If you do not agree with something, say NO. Learning to say NO is also a skill that everyone needs to learn in order to grow in life and career. [ihc-hide-content ihc_mb_type="show" ihc_mb_who="4" ihc_mb_template="3"] Now, there are many situations in your life when saying NO can become difficult. This especially happens with family, friends, or someone who has expectations from you. Let’s assume you have strict parents and your friends ask you to hang out with them for a late-night concert. In such cases, saying NO becomes difficult for two main reasons - one; they are your friends and you cannot say no to them and second; you are not comfortable sharing the reasons for your parents not allowing you to go out. The reasons may be plenty, but saying NO is important. Now, what happens in a situation where you have to say YES when you intend to say NO? In such cases, it is common to feel bitter and the feeling of anger towards the person who forced you to say YES. But the fact is, this person might not even know that you said YES out of spite. They might not understand that you actually do not want to hang out or do something, but you said YES just to keep them around and not disappoint them. You said YES when you actually wanted to say NO. But why do we say YES when we actually want to say NO? The reason is very simple. When we say No to a person - they react impulsively. The majority of the people do not understand your point of view and land up reacting rudely or getting upset. This might also stir some unwanted feelings of bitterness between the two of you. This is why many people say YES - even though they want to say NO. But, if you explain your point of view and speak your mind - this might not happen. The opposite party might actually understand you. Many times, people say NO in an impolite or rude manner. This is where disagreements happen. When you say YES when you actually want to say NO - you create a stressful situation for yourself. You feel burned and under pressure to perform a particular task. This pressure, in the long run, will affect your friendship or relationship with whomever you are dealing with. So what if there is a correct way to say NO? What if there are ways in which you can say NO without being rude and jeopardising your relationship? Below, we have mentioned a few phrases that will help you say NO - better. I am sorry, but I will not be able to make it. I will surely try next time. I hope you understand. Thank you so much for the offer - but I think I will pass this time. I appreciate your offer, but unfortunately, I will have to refuse this time. Hope to see you some other day. It’s very kind of you to give me this offer. However, I already have prior commitments and will have to politely decline. Once again, thank you for the offer. The situation might be any. Personal or professional - it does not matter. If you want to say NO, you should never put yourself in a situation to forcefully say YES. In fact, you should develop your skills and work on saying NO to things, opportunities and outings - kindly. The phrases above are just some examples for you to decline your offer. However, you just need to keep in mind that your tone needs to be polite. The way you frame your sentence should show gratitude for the person who is offering you. However, you should make the reason for your saying NO very clear to avoid any misunderstanding. This is the best way to communicate. Key Takeaways Saying no to someone is not easy, especially when you have to say no to a loved one or a close friend. You can use sentences like- No, but thank you for asking!, So sweet of you but sorry, etc. Citations : [citationic styles="apa,mla,chicago,harvard,vancouver,ieee"] Power Words : Concert Burned Deposit Intend Decline Spite Appreciate Rudely Commitments Critical thinking challenge question : Describe one situation where you said a ‘YES’ to an event when in reality you wanted to say ‘NO’ Watch this video for further learning : [presto_player id=11241] [quiz-cat id="11240"] Are you ready to solve the puzzle? Start Puzzle [/ihc-hide-content] Hashtags : #GPSforLifeAndCareer #ConsciousIntelligence #Kidswiki #MindInTheMaking #RelevanceInEducation #MeaningfulLearning #RealWorldSkills #SafeContent #360DegreeDevelopment #Skillioma #BeyondCurriculum #SkillsBeyondSchool

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