Learning to Say No
Why Do You Say "Yes" When You Want to Say "No"?
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You want to be liked or accepted.
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It makes you feel you are a good person for doing for others.
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You don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings.
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What would the family think?
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You want the other person to feel obligated.
You have a Right to Say "No"
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When your priorities do not go along with the request.
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When the person can do it themselves.
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When it’s against your values and judgments.
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If you would feel bad doing it.
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If it would hurt you or someone else.
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If the demand is inappropriate.
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If you just don’t want to do it.
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If the request is inconsiderate to you or others.