2006-07-03 21:43:20 · 21 answers · asked by sunny 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Say: "You know, i cant say no but..."
-it always works and makes it sound sincere
2006-07-03 21:46:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 13⤊ 2⤋
Don't apologize and don't explain. If pressed, go through a few rounds of "No, that just doesn't work for me" and "It's simply impossible" and so on. If necessary escalate to "Well, I'll certainly let you know if I change my mind." If they persist beyond this, you might say something like "I'm not arguing with you, I'm TELLING you. My answer is NO and it's not going to change. Please don't mention it again." If even this fails to put an end to the pestering, it's time to say "Good afternoon" in that tone of voice that means "I'd like to slap your fool head off" and put some distance between yourself and the pest.
2006-07-04 00:13:30 · answer #2 · answered by kill_yr_television 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have hard time turning people down too. Its because I want to be soooo nice. But if that person won't quit just say NO quietly then if they don't give up then say no loud and firmly.
2006-07-03 21:47:11 · answer #3 · answered by ♥c0c0puffz♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"After careful review of your proposal and it's projected future consequences; I'm left with no choice but to decline the offer--honored you asked such of me."
"Nothing personal: good luck on your search....and keep me posted on new developments, OK??? Take care, now!"
Now.....that should do nicely. What do you think?
2006-07-03 21:47:47 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Wizard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, thank you.
If someone is being rude, or pushing you into something, cut it off witha quick and clear no.
If someone is raping you or something, shout and scream and kick and bite as much as you can. Who cares about decency then?
2006-07-03 21:46:16 · answer #5 · answered by millancad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to be nice to a person, then state your no in such a way that when they leave you they will thank you.
2006-07-03 21:47:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make Eye Contact. "No". And perphaps give logical reasoning as to why you're declining whatever offer or gesture was being applied to you.
2006-07-03 21:46:40 · answer #7 · answered by Answerer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just say No
2006-07-03 21:45:22 · answer #8 · answered by Venusp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it would totally depend on what the question is, or action requested or demanded, which would lead to how strongly the word NO would be used
2006-07-03 22:27:52 · answer #9 · answered by e j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1- open your mouth
2- say'n'.
3-say'o'.
4-say nooo.
and then suddenly u wil realize that u said no.
2006-07-03 22:09:28 · answer #10 · answered by Bluffmaster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just say it
2006-07-03 21:46:12 · answer #11 · answered by nastaany1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋