Saying no can be very challenging for many of us especially if it’s saying no to those we love. I’m a total giver so when I say no to someone it feels like I’m disappointing myself. Another reason why many of say no is because we don’t want to burn any bridges with others and definitely we don’t want to jeopardize our relationships. Saying yes can be easy for many, but saying no can become the most difficult thing in the world to do. Here are a few ways to say no without feeling disappointed.
- If someone asks you for a favor that you know you just can’t. Answer kindly and say, ” I would love to but, unfortunately I have a previous engagement. Please give me sometime next time and I will gladly help you.”
- “I’m actually in the middle of something, can we reconnect afterwards?”
- “Thank you for the job opportunity, it really is amazing, unfortunately at this I feel is best that I take the position at _________ “
- ” I would love to dinner today, but I already committed to something else, how about if we do dinner tomorrow?”
- ” Can I think about it first?” ” I just want to make sure that I am available.”
- ” The meal looks amazing, though I just had a bite to eat.”
- “I’m not the best person to help you on this, but I know someone who can definitely help!”
