My Favorite Ways To Say No Without Saying No
Feeling too lazy to say yes
Every day, a new opportunity to say “no” arises and I’m a firm believer that we should do everything in our power to seize it. After all, we never know — it might be our last and only chance. As Master Oogway from Kung Fu Panda said, tomorrow is a mystery.
People are so hyped on saying “yes” all the time, even if it comes at the cost of their boundaries and well-being. Now if you ask me, that’s just stupid and so is this word we abuse all the time. Sometimes I wish I had the authority to fine people for saying it too often.
Murmuring “no” is a struggle because we’re too polite or we’ve been taught to people please. That’s why, in today’s world, we all have to get creative with the ways in which we say no. The purpose of this isn’t to tip-toe around people so that their fragile ego doesn’t get hurt. No, not at all. It is strictly for the sake of being creative, witty and appearing well-bred, without sounding redundant.
With that being said, here are a few of my favorite, unpopular ways of saying “no” without saying “no”:
- I’m feeling too lazy to say “yes”
- You’re so nice, but I’m not.
- What’s the opposite of “yes”?
