Problem saying "NO" ?

@Shayani (250)
Pune, India
April 9, 2016 11:01am CST
This is an "Issue" or else lets admit can be an "issue" for many of us when we deal with all sorts of circumstances in our lives. From childhood I have myself faced situation which could have been better and less compromising only if I could have learned to say " No" to people and stuffs. Things keep happening in our daily life and without our conscience we learn to adjust and keep pace with many people, duty and reputation at times. I do not have problem admitting that I too had this issue, but as I grow up I have learnt that the sooner you learn to say " NO" the better it is for you. Else you can invite unnecessary complications to your life. I would like to know from you friends, whether you people have this kind of issue ever ?
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@Shiva49 (26245)
• Singapore
9 Apr 16
It can be tough at times but one should learn how not try to please all and sundry. I am upfront on such issues but take care not to offend - siva
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@Shayani (250)
• Pune, India
11 Apr 16
Very true. At times it is not a harm being assertive and saying NO to things simply because you do not like it or it does not interest you. There is a tendency of people taking you for granted at times if you all the time adjust according to them being too polite.
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@Shiva49 (26245)
• Singapore
11 Apr 16
@Shayani We are independent people and just as we respect others they should do likewise. Few have a tendency to grab a yard when given an inch - siva
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@Shayani (250)
• Pune, India
12 Apr 16
@Shiva49 I agree on this
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@boiboing (13153)
• Northampton, England
9 Apr 16
I'm really pretty good at saying no
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@Shayani (250)
• Pune, India
11 Apr 16
Well that is good.
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@gudheart (12659)
12 Apr 16
I need to learn to say no sometimes and be okay with it. I can be a bit of push over sometimes.
17 Apr 16
Learn to say NO!
I do face the same issue you face. I have trouble saying No to people thinking that the other person my interpret me wrong and make up a bad image of me in his mind. But over the time I have known that even though it is not good to say it is necessary. No matter how many times you say Yes to a person he will always remember one bad thing you did. It will be hard in the beginning but surely if you say NO for a legitimate reason I am sure the person will understand.
@Shayani (250)
• Pune, India
20 Apr 16
I used to had this issue, but gradually I have learnt to said " NO " to things and people. I think all of us should have this kind of gesture so that people actually know and understand us.