DevYou » Communication http://www.devyou.com Develop a Better You! Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:05:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 How to Say No to Friends — on zen habits http://www.devyou.com/communication/how-to-say-no-to-friends-on-zen-habits http://www.devyou.com/communication/how-to-say-no-to-friends-on-zen-habits#comments Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:33:03 +0000 admin http://www.devyou.com/interpersonal/how-to-say-no-to-friends-on-zen-habits Knowing when and how to say no is a critical life skill. Not saying no when you should is a great way of setting yourself for trouble. The problem is, some situations that require a no are trickier than others. Saying no to friends is one such delicate situation. Today on zen habits, there’s a thought-provoking little article (by guest blogger Marco Adragna of the Even Happier blog): “How to Say No and Stay Friends”

The tip that resonates most for me, personally is:

  1. Deliver a clear, firm, and respectful NO. You only build false hopes with wishy-washy responses. He has got the right to ask, and you’ve got the right to say no.
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