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And say NO when i have to.

2006-08-29 02:09:23 · 13 answers · asked by behnoush_k_1976 3 in Society & Culture Etiquette

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With compassion in your voice and looking them directly in the eye state, "I'd like to help but I just can't."

Assertiveness training also helps. AND you need to practice, practice, practice.

Passive response = "You win, I lose."
Aggressive response = "You lose, I win."
Assertive response = "You win, I win."

The course on Assertiveness instructs that even when you are assertive you can be considered aggressive, but further instructs that this is a "risk" worth taking for all parties involved. Peace and Good Luck.

2006-08-29 02:39:26 · answer #1 · answered by -Tequila17 6 · 2 0

Try saying positive things aloud infront of the mirror using you name being the first thing in the morning and the last thing in the night.

You should say things like:-

I, name, is a very strong person and I know when to say no.

Keep saying this line for about ten days and you will see the difference - you will notice the difference.

Infact I have some more information on this which I do not have at the moment but I will make sure I will pass it on to you as soon as I get it.

2006-08-29 09:23:17 · answer #2 · answered by sweetangel 2 · 1 1

A sad truth in this life is that no one is looking at for your best interest except you. As such people will ask you to do things that are harmful to your self or your goals. You must have the courage of your conviction. Know yourself, answer people honestly. The truth may hurt some people but if they don't appreciate your honesty than they really are not interested in the real you.
You will find that as you begin to assert yourself it will get easier each time. Do not worry about others feeling or if they will remain your friend. Be true to yourself always and things will work in your favor, eventually you will find people that want you to be honest because they too are secure in themselves.
Along this path you may bruise some egos and hurt some feelings but in the end it will be worth because a life lived with regret is a life lived for others and not the self.

2006-08-29 09:20:27 · answer #3 · answered by spidertiger440 6 · 3 1

Sometimes it is very hard to say no, and that goes for a variety of situations.

To learn to say no, one must think about some situations that may come, before they come up, and make a decision then. And then, when you find yourself in that situation, remind yourself what you had planned. It will take some time, but, keep working at it.

Some situations should just be avoided altogether if you wish to say know, especially if you are going to be around someone who is good at 'persuasion'.

2006-08-29 09:48:47 · answer #4 · answered by grammy_of_twins_plus two 3 · 0 0

NO can be the hardest word to say, It depends on the circumstance though, r u talking about in general? then u need to take some self assertion classes
Are u talking about being strong when ur body and hormones wanna say yes?
then u have to make sure dont get in the situation in the first place, cos sometimes ur natural desire will override ur morals
good luck

2006-08-29 09:18:35 · answer #5 · answered by livachic2005 4 · 1 1

Yes, practice in the mirror. Also have a trusted friend, or partner, set up pretend situations and conversations with you. Confrontational scenarios that you script out. Practice saying 'no' with this person as they try to get you to say yes.

Then after each practice session, both of you go over it & discuss what worked & what didn't. Then run the same scene again with the added benefit of this information. Then move on to another scenario.

2006-08-29 09:17:32 · answer #6 · answered by Shadow 7 · 1 1

if u feel the erdge to say "yes" dont say anythign and wait. think carefully and make a firm disicion. remebr if u tell someone no, and they dont respect that, that they r selfish, dotn care how u think, and r not true friends. nothing that they say matter becuase they r just bottomline disregarding ur thoughts in the relationship.
someone who is truely ur friend will care about what u have to say, and will repect u once ur mind is made up.

2006-08-29 11:51:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

ya gonna wanta put ya self on a Brooklyn type workout schedule. lots of eggs, cooked and raw, corned beef, and lift da weights. lift em baby, everyday. least 4 hours strong. as for saying no. only time I said no was when little Tony, who ain't so little, got naked in front of me and asked if I wanted a massage.
LIFT BABY

2006-08-29 12:32:47 · answer #8 · answered by JJohn 3 · 0 0

Practice in the mirror.

2006-08-29 09:14:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

by deciding what you believe is right or wrong, and then believe in yourself. you are allowed to say no if something goes against what you believe in.

2006-08-29 09:45:03 · answer #10 · answered by Debi K 4 · 1 0

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