How do you say no - Page 2

Berlybaby · ‎08-20-2013

No thanks it's just not my thing but thanks for asking.

Gram W · ‎01-22-2013

Once you cave it will continue. I went thru the party route and buying 1 item meant you were expected to buy more and bigger orders. I was invited to more parties and everyone wanted me to "help out" by having a party at my house or becoming a consultant so they could get credit. It was a vicious circle until it became a hassle for everyone. It was taking more time and effort for little rewards. The person who profited was at the top. Pyramids are supposed to be illegal but it sure worked like one. I don't know what she is offering but if I don't want or need it I would politely stick with a firm no thank you.

Montana · ‎03-09-2010

@dex wrote:
@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.

@dex giving in to a demand usually results in more demands. I dont think if you "cave" that will be the end of it.

Moonchilde · ‎05-23-2010

If you cave once she'll be sure it was her fantastic sales pitch and you'll be pestered twice as much in future.

Just keep saying no. If she asks you, in person, one too many times, let some exasperation show and ask her not to ask you again. If it's a service you don't need, then you don't (and probably never will) need it, period, full stop.

You'll then find out if she really is a genuine friend, or an acquaintance who's trying to use her "friends."

Life without Mexican food is no life at all

Nataliesgramma · ‎03-28-2015

Say "NO" and change the subject.....

It works for pushy people as well as kids....the more you say....or give a reason...you open it up for discussion....short and sweet works

ROMARY · ‎04-28-2010

Smile or laugh and change the subject. Just go 'on and on' about something. If you have to, make something up very elaborate and exciting and keep talking and talking. Even if you have to say that you ran into a particular movie star...........keep on talking, over and over again each time she asks you. After a while, she will 'give up'.

'More or less', 'Right or wrong', 'In general', and 'Just thinking out loud ' (as usual).

MoJoV · ‎10-01-2010

If she's really a friend she wouldn't put you on the spot like that. Maybe you should rethink the friendship.

Trees are the lungs of the Earth

bri20 · ‎03-10-2016

@ROMARY wrote:
Smile or laugh and change the subject. Just go 'on and on' about something. If you have to, make something up very elaborate and exciting and keep talking and talking. Even if you have to say that you ran into a particular movie star...........keep on talking, over and over again each time she asks you. After a while, she will 'give up'.

Saying no is easier than all of that.

Marp · ‎03-09-2010

Next time ask about your friend's health and tell her you are worried about her. When she asks why tell her because it seems she is having memory problems since you have discussed this a number of times, said no each time yet she asked again. Repeat that you are concerned about her not being able to remember.

What is good for the goose today will also be good for the gander tomorrow.

Pooky1 · ‎12-23-2015

say sorry im not interested and go find someone who is interested because im certainlly not. if she keeps presuring you she needs you to be more forward in your answer. some people cant take no for an answer.