Just Say No: How to Refuse with Style
by How To Refuse With Style.
1. You have to turn down an invitation
“Thank you for the invitation. I’m sorry I can’t go.”
Just the tell the truth. if you already made plans, say that you would love to see them some other time.
2. You are served food that turns you off.
“No. Thank you.”
While the default is that you sample everything, it’s okay to politely refuse food that you don’t eat. There’s no need to get into details. Make up for it by eating something else, and let them know how great their cooking is.
3. A suitor gives you a gift that is too expensive.
“Thank you, but I’m afraid it’s a bit too much. I can’t accept this.”
Some gifts, especially those from an about-to-be-rejected suitor are inappropriate to accept. Smile and tell them you appreciate the gesture but a gift isn’t necessary.
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Post CommentJenny Heart
On June 24, 2009 at 7:34 am
Great advice with flair. Good work!
Darla Cooke
On June 24, 2009 at 8:06 am
Very good advice!
rajeev bhargava
On June 24, 2009 at 9:23 am
more wonderful tips. they are invaluable and brilliant. they actaully work aswell when put into practice!
Sheila M
On June 24, 2009 at 10:12 am
Good advice~ thanks!
Radhika Bhargava
On June 24, 2009 at 10:29 am
Good and helpful tips.
writing4angles
On June 24, 2009 at 11:51 am
Well, what to say but the title of the article itself touched my heart. I have been always in a soup when it comes to turning down an invitation from a party when I am busy, when someone asks for help I tend to do it at my own cost and much more. This surely requires self improvement to say no to anyone without hurting. Thanks for the article.
Deep Blue
On June 24, 2009 at 2:07 pm
You really are cute having thought this out kabayan, cheers.
sheena2
On June 24, 2009 at 10:14 pm
great advice! Should add things like saying no to drugs and alcohol.
Lex92
On June 25, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Great advice… But how exactly do you tell if a gift is too expensive?
Eunice Tan
On June 25, 2009 at 11:14 pm
Very good advices. Thank you so much
revivor
On July 4, 2009 at 2:08 am
we want more!! (saying no can be really difficult)
DA Cournean
On July 4, 2009 at 2:34 am
Honesty is the best policy!
Melody SJAL
On July 4, 2009 at 4:42 am
Oh, I am good at this, I think. After all, it really pays to be open, thanks.