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DEAR MAN
Saying “No” to Other People
It is OK to say “no” to other people. It can be hard to say “no,” and it is an important skill to learn. Being able to say “no” when you need to will help you feel assertive and build self-respect. Saying “no” when you need to will help you keep relationships healthy.
 Telling people “no” does not mean you don’t like them
 Saying “yes” isn’t a way to get someone to like you
 Sometimes you might need to compromise instead of saying “no”
 You can use the DEAR MAN skill to say “no” to others
 Try to use assertive communication whey saying “no”
When you say “no” to other people, it is their responsibility to handle how they feel about hearing “no.” It is your responsibility to handle how you feel about saying “no.”
What makes it hard to say “no” to other people? _________________________________________________________
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What might make it easier to say “no” to other people? _________________________________________________________
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