How to refuse a request from a friend?

China
November 18, 2009 4:34am CST
At most time ,I would like to do things my friends ask me to do.I feel satisfied if I can help them and make them happy. But sometimes I don't think some of the requests are proper and I am not willing to do like that.Nevertheless,I still do as what they want.Because I didn't wish to be impolite and unconcerned about their problems.But now,I want to change. So how do you refuse the requests from your friends?please give me some advice!
4 responses
Shavkat
@Shavkat (140118)
• Philippines
12 Nov 12
Something is not right, if you feel this way then balance the possibilities. We are the most intelligent species to refuse if there is an idea, not acceptable to your own principles in life. There is nothing wrong to say NO.
kimmie_0190
@kimmie_0190 (19)
• Philippines
18 Nov 09
Actually that is easy but difficult in a way on what kind of person are you..you can reject them right away if you just like to.. being your self is a way for you to find out if they really treasure you or if they are only using you because of being so polite,. But I tell you i don't think your friends are real friends,I think they are just using you.. Try to be more observant and sensitive with your friends and try to discover who were your real friends..
hani20
@hani20 (60)
• Saudi Arabia
18 Nov 09
I think change is the only permanent thing that happen. Telling what exactly you feel will set you free. Real good friends are understanding.
verena
@verena (56)
• Indonesia
18 Nov 09
I don't have a better suggestion than telling your friend the truth. Just tell him that for now you can't do what they asked. If your friend is a real friend, he/she will understand. It they're getting mad just because you can't fulfill what the want, i doubt that they're a good friends.