True/False
It's rude to say "no" to someone's request.
False! Saying no is a way to protect yourself and respect your boundaries.
Define the word "refuse."
To say no to something.
A person you don’t know asks to borrow your phone. They locked themselves out of their car and need help.
What could you say?
This scenario involves boundaries.
Choose a phrase from our Ways to Say "No" worksheet.
Saying yes, when you mean ______ can lead you to feel frustrated later on.
no
Practicing can help you become more comfortable with saying "no."
True! And you can use our Ways to Say "No" worksheet from last week to help you practice.
Define the word "unreasonable."
Not fair or doesn’t make sense.
Not based on good judgment.
Your friend invites you to a concert, but concerts are too loud and you don’t enjoy them.
What could you say?
This is a social situation. Choose a phrase from our Ways to Say "No" worksheet.
Establishing clear _______ is essential for maintaining healthy relationships and ensuring mutual respect.
boundaries
Saying "no" when someone needs your help means you are not a caring or helpful person.
False! Saying no is a way to protect yourself and respect your boundaries.
Define the word "boundaries."
A personal limit.
Understanding and respecting our own needs, and the needs of others.
During a group activity at school, your teacher asks you to read something out loud, but you are not a strong reader.
What could you say?
This is a school scenario. Pick a phrase from our "Ways to Say "No" worksheet.
_______ _______ can influence you to follow group behaviors, even if it goes against your personal values.
peer pressure
Offering a different choice is a strategy that can be used when saying "no."
True! Offering an alternative can give options for better choices in a situation.
Define the term "peer pressure."
The influence that people may have on you, often encouraging you to do what they do.
Your friend at school asks you for $5 to buy snacks from the vending machine at the bowling alley. They say they’ll pay you back, but the money you have is for your cooking class on Monday.
What could you say?
Choose a phrase from our Ways to Say "No" worksheet.
If you cannot attend something due to a prior commitment, it's ok to say "I already have _______ on that day."
plans
Saying "yes" when you really mean "no" can lead to feelings of frustration later on.
True. If you say yes to something that you don't want to do, or that doesn't feel right to you, you may feel resentful later on.
Define the word "decline."
Refuse to accept. Say no.
A new student at school wants to hug you but you don’t know them very well and it makes you uncomfortable. They say, "I always hug my friends!"
What could you say?This is a boundaries scenario. Choose a phrase from our Ways to Say "No" worksheet.
Just because someone is persistent does not mean you have to say yes to an _______ request.
unreasonable