How do you say no

dex · ‎03-09-2010

I know someone who has a small business that offers a service that I am not interested in.I have said every excuse I can come up with and even said that I am not interested and still She pressures me.I can't think of a polite way to say that she is becoming very annoying.I don't want to hurt her feelings either because I do like her but honestly she is a high pressure sales person.

Trix · ‎03-16-2010

@dex, with salespeople there may not be a polite way to rid yourself of your friend's aggressive approach. Small business salespeople generally hound their friends first as a means of growing their bsuiness. You may have to be a bit more firm with your response that you don't need her services, and if in the future you do she will be on your list to contact. The risk could be losing a friend, but only you can place a value on this person's friendship. My feeling is that if she really wants to be a good friend, your desire not to be pestered would be respected.

NicksmomESQ · ‎08-19-2014

Just tell her that you did not know that your friendship was contingent upon you purchasing her services!! Your friendship should mean more to her than your business!!

GCR18 · ‎07-03-2013

I used to get pressured into jewelry parties or parents selling kids fund raising stuff. I didn't want to say no, so I'd give excuses. I finally said no. Keep saying no. If she continues to ask, you may have to lay the friendship on the line. Sue I am not interested in purchasing xyz, could we please not talk about it anymore.

dex · ‎03-09-2010

@Trix You might be right about our friendship.I will probably have to cave in and hope if I do it once she will be content with that.

Jacie · ‎01-09-2011

"No thank you."

Repeat it as many times as you have to, sorry to say it may take awhile from what you have said.

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happycat · ‎09-18-2010

Well, I'm afraid if you give in once, she will expect it from now on. I think I would be temped to tell her that she isn't showing alot of respect for my (YOUR) feelings, by pressuring me to use her service that I have no use for.

bri20 · ‎03-10-2016

Just tell her you're not interested right now. Be as blunt about it as possible

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

Apparently when you say no, there a tentative quality to your voice and she's hearing, "maybe". You need to be more firm so as not to leave any question as to your position. If you hurt her feelings, that's her problem.

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