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BONUS SECTION
How to say no to your friends
First, realize that you owe it to yourself to make time for your own responsibilities and interests
Second, don’t wait until you’re frustrated with your friend to say no
Third, remind yourself that your friend’s dismay and anger upon hearing you say no isn’t your problem
Fourth, start setting boundaries
How to say no to your boss
Third, ask your boss to reprioritize your workload
Fourth, if none of your current projects and tasks can be rescheduled, ask whether the new project can be postponed.
Second, ask questions regarding the new project
First, when responding to your boss, be forthright about your current workload and resulting lack of availability. Explain that you wouldn’t be able to do a good job on the new project given everything else that’s on your plate
How to say no to your clients
Second, provide a legitimate reason for declining the request
Third, offer an alternative.
First, recognize that turning down a client’s project isn’t a negative reflection of your service or professionalism
How to say no to strangers
Second, don’t be afraid to say you’re uncomfortable with a stranger’s request
Third, Create a rule that precludes participating in certain activities
First, think about where your obligations begin and end when it comes to strangers
How to say no to your extended family
One method is to create rules regarding what you’re willing to help with and what you’re not willing to help with
Another tactic is to create rules concerning when you’ll help
How to say no to your spouse
The first step toward learning to say no to your spouse is to identify your dislikes, opinions, and convictions
Then, establish boundaries that reflect them
How to say no to your children
If you’re receptive to negotiation, it’s important that you only entertain positive arrangements
Once your kids realize that “no” really means “no”
How to say no to your neighbors
Proactively set clear boundaries with your neighbors
Then, stick to them with grace and poise
How to say no to yourself
Make “I don’t” statements