One of the shortest words in the English language is also one of the hardest words to say for many people. NO!
I’ve written blog posts in the past about WHY you should say no and given a few examples of HOW to say it, but I wanted you to have more ways and examples all in one place. Therefore, I’ve created this infographic for you to help you identify various options for saying no without sounding like a jerk.
Enjoy!
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Excellent and constructive ideas! It’s never easy to say no and I know that these will help!
Glad you liked the tips- they definitely do make it easier- leaving doors open and relationships intact!