N N O
NN N O O
N N. N O O
N N N O O
N N O O
N N O

Good job, SnailAway!

There is more than one way to say no. For example, turning and walking away from someone is a way to say no, though it helps to be sure you are walking towards somewhere safe, such as where other people - potential witnesses - are located, just in case the person you are rejecting tries to physically harm you or steal your property.

Well, it didnt come out right. The Ns were one giant N and the O, a giant O. It looked good, or should I say, it did NOT look good?



NONONONONONONONO!

I like to say no. When the grandkids need babysitting too often-NO. ( Of course I give a reason and am nice.)
Would you like to make dinner- NO. Would you like to take the car in for an oil change-NO. Would you like to shovel the driveway- NO.

NO.

I have had problems in the past with saying no. You know what happened ? I ended up cancelling whatever I had committed myself to, even saying I was sick. I have developed so much, that I do say no occasionally. I'm just so nice when I say "no" in a polite way. My husband ( who I often say yes to ) does a double take instantly when I seriously say no. It still makes me nervous because he acts like a kid. " WHY ? " Then, I have to proceed with all of the reasons why I said no. Half of the time, he then understands. It just makes me anxious that I have to be " the bad guy ". ( or his mother ). Even when I do say no, I find it difficult to stand my ground. I don't like confrontations, but if it's necessary, I will do it. If I feel strongly about something, I should not doubt myself.

No, I'm sorry I can't do that, with an explanation sometimes, and at others none offered, just allow the phrase to stand on its own.

No, I'm unavailable today, and stick to it.

No, I'd rather not, and stick to it.

No, and don't ask again. (and that sounds "snooty", but I have had some people who are aggressively persistent, and especially those blasted telemarketers, that will not stop sometimes until I get nasty with them, before hang up the phone in their ear. Anyone ever encounter rude, aggressive, telemarketers on the phone?)

and, always, if someone is offering something I don't want or need, or inviting me to participate in something that I'd rather not, just a simple, "No, thank you" with a smile will generally suffice.

Most people are not persistent; most will accept no as no and let it go at that.

Then we run upon those few who cannot accept "no" for any answer. Then, it's time for good old boarderline assertiveness/aggressiveness, trying to cross the delicate line between being assertive and being a b***h, which sometimes sounds like both. hee hee

"No." A complete sentence. When people are in my space, trying to get me to do something for them that they desperately need to do for themselves. I use that sentence. It is a perfect response, it does not need to be explained, and it pretty well eliminates further musing or debate.

NO NO NO NO Learn it; Love it; Live it!!!!!

I have been a "people pleaser" most of my life, and that attitude broke down my self esteem even further. Then my late husband died, and my sick daughter and I were given 2 weeks to vacate the in-laws' property! Today I've learnt to stand my ground and say "NO!". Actually my in-laws did me a huge favour!

Here's what I've had to say to some people recently: "No, and don't ask me again." That's my practice no I wanted to get in here. Anybody else need to practice saying no?

Nope, Nope, NOPE, I'm not picking up hours and working this weekend. (And yeah, sometimes I do have trouble saying no when I know that they really really need someone. And yeah, I'd probably break down and do it anyway, except I HAVE to get some training stuff done that's due on Mon.)