saying no

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Jim Bauer @porwest (112876) • United States 13 Nov

I am always looking for the "best price" whenever I buy something, and so every thing has its place, so to speak. Take canned carrots. I usually get them at Dollar Tree, Founder's Street brand, for 75 cents a can,...

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Do you say no?

rappeter13 @rappeter13 (8608) • Romania 14 Mar 20

I have to admit, I had a problem almost all my life to say no to people. That resulted in people taking advantage of me and sacrificing my own needs and wants because of others. If I promise something, I do my best to keep my...

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favor

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What is easier to say: YES or NO?

LillyWriter @lillywriter (1143) • Lithuania 23 Dec 19

What is easier to say: YES or NO? Not saying "yes" you can miss a lot of opportunities, and not saying "no" you can get squeezed to the last drop. I am a social being myself, always wanting to have more time, so I always consider...

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experience opportunities

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Saying No to a child!

Linda Mansfield (Snowdrop) @sprite1950 (30461) • Corsham, England 10 Jun 18

Sometimes it really is necessary to say no to something you don't want a child to do. This morning my granddaughter has a really bad cold but is pestering me to go swimming with her friend. I need her to stay well this week as she...

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Saying no to the boss

dorannmwin @dorannmwin (36392) • United States 18 Nov 17

So, as we all know, next week is Thanksgiving here in the US and because of that, I knew going in that next week was going to be a very light week at work and as much as I need the money to pay bills, I am also very much looking...

work

assignments

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~Sometimes No Has To Be Said~

Jennifer @LovingMyBabies (85923) • Valdosta, Georgia 6 Oct 17

My husband's niece called a little bit ago. She asked if I could babysit her son tonight. Usually I would have done it but I'm already watching my husbands niece and nephew so their mom can go to the hospital. Plus I have my 2...

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babysitting

tired

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My Brain Eventually Kicks In!

Catherine @bluesa (15022) • Johannesburg, South Africa 6 Sep 17

It is the middle of the week and a good day to resolve a few stuff. Sometimes my brain goes on vacation, I believe this is due to on going sleep issues, anyhow, point is I tend to be a little slow with some things, but my brain...

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SAYING NO MAKES YOU A BAD PERSON?

Sushmita Majumdar @Blue_bubble (697) • Raipur, India 5 May 16

I say yes A LOT! Probably more than I really WANT to say.And the times I do say no I cannot say it unapologetically. I end up feeling guilty about it.The people who know me even a little use this weakness of mine to their...

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Problem saying "NO" ?

Shayani Saha @Shayani (250) • Pune, India 9 Apr 16

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...

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Learning to say NO

Slayer08 @slayer08 (2377) • Philippines 8 Apr 16

Do you guys have any trouble saying NO to someone? or to anyone for that matter? I have, it really takes a bucket full of courage for me to say NO but once I do I would feel awful afterwards. And it's just a pain knowing that...

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the n word

declining requests

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sometimes, opportunity is knocking but you need to say no, too!

missjahn @missjahn (4572) • Philippines 3 Apr 13

i do not know sometimes why life is made up of choices. like me, i need to find a job and i opportunity is already knocking in my door. but i need to fix my mind and be firmed with my decision coz as much as i do not want to waste...

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How do you say "NO" to a sick person?

gicolet @gicolet (1702) • United States 28 Feb 13

A high school classmate of mine is sick with kidney problem and always in the hospital. He was able to attend our high school reunion last year with someone assisting him. I was not able to attend though cause I was and still am...

how to help a friend

old classmate

saying no

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Saying No...Does It Get Easier?

Jennifer @LovingMyBabies (85923) • Valdosta, Georgia 3 Jan 13

So tonight, a guy down the street from us asked if my husband could give him a ride to the store. My husband always takes him because he has health problems. Tonight he came at 11pm though and my husband has to get up early for...

feeling bad

helping people

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sometimes ya just gotta say no

Suebee @Suebee (2013) • Canada 2 Jul 12

...and stick to your guns. I work part-time in a nursing home. I am guaranteed only 5 shifts in a pay period (two weeks) but I do pick up extra shifts, often working full time hours. I picked up two extra shifts this weekend...

guilty feelings

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Saying no to other people

seriousnuts @seriousnuts (508) • Philippines 2 Mar 12

We've all encountered our family, friends, and other loved ones asking favors from us. Sometimes, these favors are really big favors and cause inconvenience on our part. Yet, we feel obliged to do them because it is our loved ones...

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The Right to Say "NO!"

beaniefanatic13 @beaniefanatic13 (5068) • Grand Junction, Colorado 22 Sep 11

I started a discussion that has sparked this one, lol, go figure. I have a problem saying "no." Have had it as far back as I can remember. Could be I don't want to hurt someones feelings, even if it's something I...

avoiding confrontation

pushover

saying no

sucker

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Wish I could have said yes..

katsmeow1213 @katsmeow1213 (28716) • United States 25 Apr 11

For the past couple of weeks I've only been scheduled to work 16 hours. I typically get between 20 and 25, and I know it's not much, but the slight drop does hurt. Well, last week I ended up getting called in on 2 of my days...

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how to say NO?

fabjonah @fabjonah (140) • Philippines 28 Jan 11

i don't really know how to say NO. for instance, a friend of mine asks favor from me, though inside me i can't do such favor for him, but i still say YES. just that i won't disappoint him. just this morning, a friend texted me...

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When to draw a line in a friendship?

mysticalecstasy @mysticalecstasy (472) • Pakistan 4 Jan 11

I find it very difficult in fact very near impossible to say no to a friend. And sometimes i go through so much anguish which i could avoid by simply saying no but then thinking of the disappointment that the person might...

friendship

saying no

testing times

Can you say no to an attractive person?

bounce58 @bounce58 (17380) • Canada 23 Nov 10

A few days ago, I had to do some volunteer work at a church hall. It was a dinner type reception for new people in the community and I was assigned as a food server. My job was to ration the food so a lot more people can have the...

attractive

saying no

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