HOW TO BE ASSERTIVE AND SAY NO!!
In addition to knowing different ways of saying NO, it is important to know HOW to be assertive...how to get your needs met without becoming loud or physical. (Another word for that kind of behavior is aggressive.)
A person who is assertive maintains self-respect and at the same time shows respect for others.
Remember, people have a right to ask you anything they wish... but YOU always have the right to say no.
Here are a few tips that will make this easier to do.
WHEN YOU WANT TO SAY "NO!!"
Stand or sit up straight. When you slouch, people are less likely to take you seriously.
Before saying anything, take a deep breath and let the air out slowly. This gives you time to calm down and think about what you really want to say.
Look directly at the other person. This helps them know you mean business.
Talk in a normal voice. You don't need to shout in order to get your point across.
How To Be Assertive And Say No!!
When YOU WANT To SAY "No!!" continued....
Lesson Progress
- Introduction to Decision Making
- The 3 D'S of decision making
- Decide, act, and evaluate
- Try the 3D's approach on these scenarios
- Peer Pressure
- How can peer pressure be positive?
- Negative Peer Pressure
- So what does this all mean ?
- How to handle negative peer pressure
- Other things to try
- How to be assertive and say no
- More ways to say no