How do y’all say “NO” in the nicest way?

28 comments

1. No

2. i’m good

3. No thank you.

   Then… no.

   Then… What part of no don’t you understand? The n or the o?

4. “No, thanks for asking though”.

5. “No thanks”.

   There’s nothing not nice about saying no.

6. Maybe next time.

7. ” It’s not for me. No. “

8. No thank you

9. I don’t complicate it. If someone needs to hear “no” from me, they deserve a direct answer so there is no need for further clarification. “No” is a complete response.

10. No thanks

11. I don’t bother being nice anymore people take it as an invitation to cross the boundary I’ve set

12. Crack a joke

13. No thanks

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15. I’m disinclined to acquiesce to your request.

16. Oh I don’t think so

17. No.

    Always remember “clear is kind”

18. You don’t have to be nice, but you can be respectful.

    “Respectfully, no.”

19. “No.”

20. No, it doesn’t have to be nice

21. “I m good, thanks”

22. no isnt mean

23. No

24. “No”, then walk away. I stopped saying it in a nice way, because people see it as a greenlight to manipulate. Being blunt gets the message across and stops them in their tracks.

25. I have a boyfriend

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27. OP, context would help here. Are you asking about saying no to a creepy dude hitting on you at the bar? Or are you speaking to your boss who asked you to take on a new project? Or your friend who just lost their spouse asking if you’d be willing to let her move in with you?

    Huge difference in the way I’d respond in these 3 situations. All of the answers might be “no” but phrased differently.

28. No thanks. Sorry! (I’m canadian!)