ok if sumone offeres u drugs how can u tell them no without losing ur nerves? i've been offered in my school, by sum strangers high schoolers but when i saw drugs i lost my nerves, and i ran away saying no thanks....which i guess wasn't a very bold move....so can u give me sum tips about how to tell them no?
2006-12-04 05:41:47 · 17 answers · asked by L0cA Ch!Ca 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Just say no and walk away calmly.
2006-12-04 05:42:58 · answer #1 · answered by sfparadox 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't know them or if they are strangers treat them as you would if they offered you some cupcakes or ice cream (both of which are worse for your body than some "drugs"). Politely state that you thank them for the offer (it did cost them some money and some effort) and continue just as you would if you declined cupcakes. That way, you didn't make a scene, their only response that doesn't make them look bad is to be polite themselves. If it is a friend, treat it the same way.
If you feel that you must get on some sort of soapbox you are only isolating them and yourself. Remember, Jesus hung out with hookers and thieves.
2006-12-04 13:51:16 · answer #2 · answered by GoodTimesMakingMoney 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From someone who has used, the best thing to do is what you did, but just walk away calmly. No excuses, no explanations, nothing else is needed. Casual drug use is just the start, it does grab a hold of you. You don't need it.
Good job.
2006-12-04 13:49:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
of course you should say no, but people who do drugs are people too, and they have their own concerns.
in most cases, posession of drugs is illegal, so if someone offers you drugs, they are revelaing that not only do they have drugs, they are breaking the law. when they confide that they have drugs by offering you some, they are admitting that they participate in illegal activity.
if you accept the drugs and join them in illegal activity, you are setting them at ease by implicitly letting them know that you don't disapprove of their drug use (and won't notify the police, parents, priest, or whoever is in authority).
on the other hand, if you don't accept the drugs, you know something about them that they may fear can be used against them. it doesn't help this situation that some drugs, like marijuana, can cause paranoia. do your best to assuage this fear.
it's best not to make excuses about why you won't do drugs (allergies as an example). most drug users aren't dumb, and can easily see through this excuse. you just have to assert firmly that you aren't interested in doing drugs.
also, keep in mind that people who use drugs like drugs, and by offering them to you they are trying to share something that they enjoy. one point to keep in mind is that many drugs, alcohol and marijuana among them, affect different people differently. some people can function well enough to study while on marijuana, for instance, while others become stressed by not being able to control the effects they are experiencing.
if you don't want to do drugs, don't do them. if others offer you drugs, decline, but let them know that you won't report them to anyone (that is, if you don't plan to). if they keep offering you drugs after you insist it's not for you, then maybe they shouldn't be your friends. besides, it's not always fun to be around drug users if you're sober.
2006-12-04 14:02:35 · answer #4 · answered by jake806 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are losers. You shouldn't even be talking to people like that. After high school they will live in a broken down house which is falling apart and will have their kids taken away for child abuse. Do you really want to even associate with people like that?
Congratulations on being mature enough to walk away from that stuff. It can ruin a persons life.
My boyfriends friends are into drugs really bad :(. It really hurts to know I hate his friends and he doesn't respect my wishes :(.
2006-12-04 13:43:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just say no, you are not into drugs and that's it. You don't need justification--just a simple no thanks will do it. Though I admit, I'd walk away right after that--and being the person I was, I'd tell a teacher about it. I'm proud of you for saying no!
2006-12-04 13:43:51 · answer #6 · answered by Jen-Jen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally it would depend what kind of drugs. If it was pot, I'd say thank you. If it was anything else, I'd say no thanks, it's not my thing. You shouldn't care about being bold or wanting to impress or stand up to these people... who cares, they are not trying to impress you, they are too busy getting high. If you don't want to do it, I'd also not hang out with these people... you will not change them into not doing drugs, they will more likely change you into doing them.
2006-12-04 13:46:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Calmly say, "No", ignore them and walk away. If they are your friends, drop them and get in with another set of friends immediately! Drug users are losers! Any drugs will destroy YOU and your life. So don't do them even once on a dare!
2006-12-04 14:27:07 · answer #8 · answered by Ariel 128 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree w/ the guy above, except you don't have to walk away.
When my friends are smoking pot I just say no, and they walk away and do it cuz they know I don't like the smoke or whatever.
Just say No I'm good, or I'll pass dude. Except your a girl so don't say dude.
P.S. It never hurts to try it, unless you get addicted. Then you are screwed.
2006-12-04 13:45:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
well you did the right thing by walking away and saying no. I dont suppose they followed you down the hall begging you to buy did they?
2006-12-04 13:49:58 · answer #10 · answered by DeeLicious 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋