Master the art of saying 'no'
(1)Follow the 24 hour pause technique
when you are asked for a favour, don't commit immediately. give yourself a time. Think about
it. Is it something worth saying yes to? if it is not, then be honest and have the courage
to politely say 'no'. This trick can work both in a personal and professional set.
(2) Don't beat around the bush
if your decision is in the negative, stick to it. Don't look for excuses and delay your answer.
Keep it short and simple. The more you talk, the more you give other person a chance to tak you through it again.
just a small explanation does the trick.
(3)Put the question back to the person
Tell the person directly that you don't have the time or interest to do it. After that,
ask the person a way out of it. In most cases, he or she will not work back to you with a solution.
(4)Convey that it's not the person, it is you
While you don't have to be apologetic, you can say that the project or proposal is great. but you can't be part of it.
you can compliment the idea but say that you are not the right fit. However, there is a catch.
Say it only when it is true. if you are not, the other person will sense your interest and you will come across as mean.
(5)Don't apologise
Most people commit this mistake while saying 'no'. They think that it is more polite
However, never apologise. by apologising, you will come across as someone who is weak.
You don't need to be apologetic. In your approach. It is not your fault. you are only guarding your time
(1)Follow the 24 hour pause technique
when you are asked for a favour, don't commit immediately. give yourself a time. Think about
it. Is it something worth saying yes to? if it is not, then be honest and have the courage
to politely say 'no'. This trick can work both in a personal and professional set.
(2) Don't beat around the bush
if your decision is in the negative, stick to it. Don't look for excuses and delay your answer.
Keep it short and simple. The more you talk, the more you give other person a chance to tak you through it again.
just a small explanation does the trick.
(3)Put the question back to the person
Tell the person directly that you don't have the time or interest to do it. After that,
ask the person a way out of it. In most cases, he or she will not work back to you with a solution.
(4)Convey that it's not the person, it is you
While you don't have to be apologetic, you can say that the project or proposal is great. but you can't be part of it.
you can compliment the idea but say that you are not the right fit. However, there is a catch.
Say it only when it is true. if you are not, the other person will sense your interest and you will come across as mean.
(5)Don't apologise
Most people commit this mistake while saying 'no'. They think that it is more polite
However, never apologise. by apologising, you will come across as someone who is weak.
You don't need to be apologetic. In your approach. It is not your fault. you are only guarding your time
