There are situations in life where we can’t get free from
inconvenient obligations but only through saying “No”. However, there are ways
to soften the blow especially when it comes to requests. This word no matter how
little it is, it hurts badly. Therefore, this word can be said in a less
shocking way. As the result is always declining the request, it’s better to do
that positively and more tenderly.
By
“Saying ‘NO’ without uttering the word”, I don’t
mean shaking heads or using the forefinger. The topic is a little more formal. Why
does it matter not to say “No!” in response to questions in general but
particularly for rejecting a request, refusing to give permission or turning
down an invitation? Some people are shocked when they get a harsh abrupt “No!” as
an answer. Subsequently, tactful and considerate people try hard to avoid being
offensive, vulgar and rough, so they use mild language and very soft terms to
decline a request without being rude. They are good at using other expressions that
mean the same as “No” without uttering the deplorable word.
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