How to improve the art of saying word "NO"...
@nilayparikh89 (40)
India
July 19, 2009 12:36pm CST
A lot of people just don't like the idea of having to tell people they can't do something. Or they feel obligated when a colleague ask a favour;or the feel pressurised when someonr senior to them needs something done.
Something people get frustrated but can't say "NO" to anyone.
Sometimes having worked for some tme with people where sayg no either feels impossible or just isn't allowed.
Sometimes saying the 'n' word becomes necessity other some people takes benifit of you and gives his/her work to you says "Plz will do this for me"
SO PLZ SUGGEST SOMETHING THAT WILL HELP TO SAY "NO"
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2 responses
@rlaknar (616)
• India
19 Jul 09
Its a great thing and a nice attitude.Before replying just think for a while and plan.Instead of saying 'NO' to a problem you can avoid direct answer and reply in terms of suggestions.And remove negative points and place positive things in it.For eg "I dont select you" rather "you need to improve yourself to be selected". Like this just practise it.It is an important strategy in business.
Good Luck!!!
@atv818 (1980)
• United Arab Emirates
7 Feb 10
No is a direct and negative word so saying that to their face is really tough blow. To answer the question: Please do this for me?, I'll say (you may rephrase depending on the situation) "Oh, I want to but I just have to finish this rush project. I'll help you once I finish it, OK?" Practice saying it with all sincerity because you don't want to be seen as uncooperative or sarcastic. Look at yourself in the mirror and you can see the difference of a sincere and fake facial expression. I'm not saying that you lie. Just explain to them that you have to finish your priorities before you can help others. You don't want to lose your job just because you are helpful. It should be a win-win situation.
