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 in your class asks to borrow your supplies. They left theirs at home by accident.
What could you say if you did not want to share?
I do not have anything that I am willing to share, I would try asking the teacher for more supplies.
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!
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?
No thank you, concerts are not enjoyable for me, but I appreciate you inviting me.
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 Program, your CM asks you to read something out loud, but you are not a strong reader.
What could you say?
Would you be able to help me if I struggle with reading out loud?
_______ _______ 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.
What could you say?
I have no money to lend you, I am not allowed to share money with others.
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 client at program 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?
No thank you, that makes me uncomfortable while I am still getting to know you.
Just because someone is persistent does not mean you have to say yes to a _______ request.
ANY