Your Guide To Saying "No"

Give A Child-like "No" To Friends

My friends always call me to hang out and more often than not, I’m exhausted. I don’t want to hang out ALL THE TIME! I become a child in some sense and loose all ability to just tell them the truth. My answer is usually, “Yeah! Ok, let’s do it.” Once I’ve hung up, I throw a fit.

So, if I become childish, why not give a childish answer. For instance, you could say,
“I don’t wanna.” or
“Gotta go beddie by”
“I have cuddle time tonight with _________”
“I have the runs.”
“My mom said I have to stay in tonight.”
Scream “No!” into the phone. Then hang up… fast.

These could work. Yep, maybe.

Plastic Bags

No to plastic bags. Bad for the environment, bad for everyone. Just bad. So I say “no” to them!

Mullets

No to mullets. Please, they are NOT attractive. Especially when they get really long!

Skydiving

No to skydiving. This is an easy, no. There is no need for me to do this. I like it on the ground, thanks.

War

No to war! Please, Obama make it end!

Heroine

Yeah, ok “NO!”

Tell Your Boss, "No".

He/She may be intimidating at times, but don’t let that stop you from using that “No” word. If they ask you to stay later at the office, simply turn, look at them, and say, “No”. It’s as simple as that.

You will later see a pay cut on your next paycheck, but it was worth it, right?

Tell Your Parents "No"

Tell them that you can’t make it home for Thanksgiving this year. They will understand. I have to limit my visits home to either Thanksgiving or Christmas. They can’t have both anymore.

If they complain, just say “no” and ask them if they would like to buy your plane ticket.

Say "No" To Friends Who Ask For Money

I don’t mind helping a friend out from time to time. I have had to borrow money from friends at times. There is a difference between borrow and mooch, but sometimes you gotta put the foot down and say, “NO!”

You can spot a moocher by how long his hair is and if he sports the peace sign frequently, as shown above.

Say "No" To Facebook Friends

If ya don’t know ‘em, don’t be their friend on facebook!
This one is a little easier for me to say no to, because all you have to do is just click ‘decline’.
Unfortunately, some of them are viruses. Click on who their friends with or see what friends you have in common with them. That helps.

Then yell “NO” really loud. Just because.

Get Rid Of Those Excuses

Most of my friends began to figure out that I was giving them excuses, instead of the truth. When I told them that my imaginary friend was sick, I think that kinda gave it away.

Get rid of those excuses. Just suck it up and say, “No, I can’t.” That’s better then letting them know you have an imaginary friend anyway.

You Can Still Say "Yes"

There are things in your life that you will still want to say “yes” to. That is OK. Whatever makes ya happy. Say yes or no, but you have to make that choice. I prefer to say yes to the above.