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Sultana · 09-12-2005, 09:42 AM

How about, instead of saying No, try:
"You seem like you could use another set of tutoring. How does $XXX (insert mad benjamins here) sound for 2 hours a week?"

Then it's up to them to say yes or no. :P

Another thing you could practice is, "No thanks, but thanks for asking!" (with a sincere smile) even if it doesn't seem a 100% fit with the question asked. Then stop talking...don't justify, don't give in, just...don't. With a smile.

Wash, rinse, repeat as needed.

No, I can't tell you how to say no, but thanks for asking! *bright smile*

09-12-2005, 09:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sultana Falling Angel Location: L.A. L.A. land	How about, instead of saying No, try: "You seem like you could use another set of tutoring. How does $XXX (insert mad benjamins here) sound for 2 hours a week?" Then it's up to them to say yes or no. :P Another thing you could practice is, "No thanks, but thanks for asking!" (with a sincere smile) even if it doesn't seem a 100% fit with the question asked. Then stop talking...don't justify, don't give in, just...don't. With a smile. Wash, rinse, repeat as needed. No, I can't tell you how to say no, but thanks for asking! bright smile __________________ "Love is a snowmobile racing across the tundra and then suddenly it flips over, pinning you underneath. At night, the ice weasels come." - Matt Groening My goal? To fulfill my potential.