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...when you’re catching up with a friend and they ask at the last minute if they can bring someone else along (who you REALLY don’t want to see)? |
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David
I dare you to try
Joined: 27 Jul 2003 Location: Andromeda
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Just realised I’m 32 years of age and I still haven’t learned to say no and/or communicate functionally with others, lol.
The funny thing is that it’s not even like you have to be blunt in situations like this – most people will interpret even the slightest tone of reluctance or hesitation as a "no". And yet we can’t even bring ourselves to do that sometimes!
Is this something everyone struggles with? Or is it just me? |
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Pies4shaw
pies4shaw
Joined: 08 Oct 2007
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No, it's just you. |
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stui magpie
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
Joined: 03 May 2005 Location: In flagrante delicto
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Yep, it's just you.
You also haven't improved your poll selections, I didn't see an option for "Fvck no, person X is a douche, hang out with them another time" _________________ Every dead body on Mt Everest was once a highly motivated person, so maybe just calm the **** down. |
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eddiesmith
Lets get ready to Rumble
Joined: 23 Nov 2004 Location: Lexus Centre
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No it's not just you. I can never say no to anything. |
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Tannin
Can't remember
Joined: 06 Aug 2006 Location: Huon Valley Tasmania
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Hesitate, mumble, shuffle your feet ...
Depending on how much you don't want to see X, just say "No, you go on your own. I don't have an time for X."
You can do it if you are pushed to it.
(I am mostly like you David, nearly all the time. But once in a long while I have to draw the line.) _________________ �Let's eat Grandma.� Commas save lives! |
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David
I dare you to try
Joined: 27 Jul 2003 Location: Andromeda
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Interestingly, this other person ended up bailing so I got my wish in the end.
But yes, you would think if someone you know well *asks you a reasonable question*, there is a possible answer other than "no worries". Maybe I’ll do better next time. _________________ All watched over by machines of loving grace |
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think positive
Side By Side
Joined: 30 Jun 2005 Location: somewhere
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It’s not just you, but I don’t cover my feelings well so I smile and say yes but my eyes say gofuckyourselfifyouthinkimbeingnicetothatscumbag _________________ You cant fix stupid, turns out you cant quarantine it either! |
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