Ways To Say No

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Other Ways to Say “No”

I DO NOT HAVE ANY MORE ROOM IN MY CALENDAR
Be honest if your schedule is filled
Know when you are scheduled as much as you are willing andstop

I HATE TO SPLIT MY ATTENTION AMONG PROJECTS
Let people know that you want to do a good job for them
But you can't when your focus is too divided or splintered

I HAVE ANOTHER COMMITMENTIt doesn't matter what the commitment is
You don't have to justify -- you simply aren't available

I HAVE NO EXPERIENCE WITH THAT
Suggest that they find someone who has experience in that areaOffer to help out with something that you already know how to do

I KNOW YOU WILL DO A WONDERFUL JOB YOURSELF
People often ask for help because they doubt their own abilities
Let them knowthat you have confidence they will succeed

I NEED TO FOCUS MORE ON MY PERSONAL LIFE
Don’t be ashamed of wanting to spend time with your family
Having a strong family is an important priority inand of itself

I NEED TO FOCUS ON MY CAREER RIGHT NOW
Often, you have to focus your energies on a work-related task
If you don't do it, someone else will take on the task

I AM IN THE MIDDLEOF SEVERAL PROJECTS.
Let people know when you have accepted other responsibilities.
No need to make excuses if you don't have any free time.

I AM NOT COMFORTABLE WITH THAT.
You might beuncomfortable with any of a number of issues.
This is a very respectful way to avoid a sticky situation.

I AM NOT TAKING ON ANY NEW RESPONSIBILITIES.
You are not saying that you will never help outagain.
Understanding your limits is a talent to be expected.

I AM NOT THE MOST QUALIFIED PERSON FOR THE JOB
If you don't feel that you have adequate skills, that's okay
The best way to avoidfeeling overwhelmed down the road

I DO NOT ENJOY THAT KIND OF WORK
Life isn't about drudgery -- if you don't enjoy it, why do it?
Someone else is bound to enjoy the work you don't

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