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#343 Saying No Politely and Clearly - Assertiveness 4
2025/6/13
Speak English Now Podcast: Learn English | Speak English without grammar.
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Georgiana
Georgiana：很多人觉得难以拒绝别人，可能是因为不想伤害对方的感情，或者想要保持礼貌。但是，总是答应别人可能会导致压力过大，甚至让人不清楚你的底线。以正确的方式说“不”并不是粗鲁的行为，清晰地说“不”实际上能帮助他人更好地理解你。可以用直接但友善的方式来拒绝，例如说“我很抱歉，我做不到”或者“谢谢你的邀请，但我不得不拒绝”。如果可以，提供另外的时间或选择。最重要的是，使用冷静和友好的语气。说“不”是一项可以练习的技能，从小处开始，使用礼貌的措辞，并保持冷静。通过Sophia的故事，我了解到眼神交流和语气非常重要。当Sophia拒绝经理的周末工作请求时，她感到自豪，因为她礼貌而清晰地拒绝了，并且坚持了自己的立场。
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Many people struggle to say no, whether they are English learners or native speakers. This is often due to a desire to be polite or avoid hurting feelings, but constantly saying yes can lead to stress and overwhelm. Learning to say no clearly is not rude; it's a way to set boundaries and improve communication.
- Difficulty saying no stems from politeness, fear of hurting feelings, nervousness, or shyness.
- Constantly saying yes can cause stress and overwhelm.
- Saying no clearly helps others understand your limits and is not inherently rude.
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