Was there a time when you could just say "no"?

[Slim Deal]

Sometimes I make it a little more forceful using the F-word such as F*** NO!

 

[Aries]

It’s also ok to say “yes” once in a while, even if there’s nothing in it for you, just to help someone out or be considerate.

 

[badrinker]

My wife tells me no frequently. She varies it occasionally by saying "Not tonight", or "you just got it".

 

[BillM]

I have said no and hell no very recently. I also say it to sales calls, Windows is expiring calls, AARP, etc, etc.

For the sales folks that won't take a no, I now add, "I'm not interested."

 

[ConstitutionCowboy]

I'll drop a few coins in the Salvation Army buckets if I go out shopping (A rare occasion) around Christmas time. I donate stuff to Good Will. I respond to solicitations with a guilt-free, altruism-free, excuse-free "No."

I think I'll try adding the following to my repertoire: "No, but thanks for the opportunity" (while in my mind I'll add "to say no.")

Woody

 

[VarmintHunter59]

I used to always so yes, now I say no without batting an eye. Saying yes only almost always costs you from thankless people. Let them eat cake.

 

[aarondhgraham]

Years back when I went to a sales school,,,
We were taught that the only "no" answer we couldn't "rebut" was an "unqualified no".

No thank you,,,
I appreciate your courtesy but would like to add one more point.

No, maybe later,,,
When would be a good time for us to meet again?

The list could go on and on,,,
We were given a list of 25 qualified no answers,,,
And at least two powerful rebuttals each to reopen the sales pitch.

No.

Just a plain unqualified no.

Nothing can be legitimately said after that,,,
I rarely ever have to repeat myself.

We have been conditioned by society to be polite,,,
I call it conditioning to be prey for people who truly have no scruples.

Being firm in your answer is not being impolite,,,
It's not letting a truly impolite individual take advantage of you.

Aarond

P.S.

I used to be an easy sale until I attended that sales school,,,
I learned how to effectively say no to a sales pitch,,,
And that commissioned salesmen are evil.

.

 

[VTDW1]

I'll drop a few coins in the Salvation Army buckets if I go out shopping (A rare occasion) around Christmas time. I donate stuff to Good Will. I respond to solicitations with a guilt-free, altruism-free, excuse-free "No."

I think I'll try adding the following to my repertoire: "No, but thanks for the opportunity" (while in my mind I'll add "to say no.")

Woody

Me too Woody! But with ‘friends’ it is usually hard to say NO. Seems they screw ya anyway.

 

[TedKennedy]

I love to say "no" to Wal Mart workers that want to see my receipt.

 

[Glocktogo]

I said no to an accountant at work last week. She started to ask questions and I didn't want to explain. My second statement was a question to her. What part of no don't you understand? I know it was curt but this sensitive world we live in now gets to me sometimes. I think sensitive folks should learn to identify as folks with thicker skin.

How did she take that?

As for myself, I often have to say no. With reasonable people I try to be tactful. With unreasonable people my usual response is "What part of "NO" confused you? Was it the "N" or the "O"?