How To Say No & Have The Other Person Like You?

Saying NO, can be tough, until you discover the secret that will allow you to use the NO more frequently…

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Most of us can find it hard to say no to our partner, family, friends, and work colleagues.

No one likes to have a NO dropped on them, it just doesn’t feel right.

Having to deliver a NO is equally as painful. Well, it was for me until a few years ago.

If that sounds like you, the ability not to say NO, is fraught with danger, especially if we can’t deliver on our promise.

No one wants to fall short of not delivering but at the same time we don’t want to be silenced in delivering an all-powerful NO, where appropriate.

How do we deliver an all-powerful NO, keep the person in front of us open and engaged, so we can create a win /win outcome?

How to say NO and keep the conversation positive and open

Step 1:

• Acknowledge the other person’s comment, suggestion, or directive (whether you agree or not). This will keep the channel of communication open with both parties been receptive to what each other is saying.