5 Research Based Ways To Say No During The Holidays
Fortunately, there are ways to make saying “no” feel less uncomfortable. Below are research-based strategies for saying “no” (without ruffling too many feathers) in five different situations. 1: You’re asked to work late, but you had been planning to take some time for yourself, like by getting outside for a walk with your dog. It’s hardest to decline a request when our reasons for doing so are vague, abstract, or seemingly unimportant—especially if we have to give our excuse face-to-face....