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Saying No and Meaning It

Practice turning something down without a long explanation or an argument.

Purpose: Practice turning something down without a long explanation or an argument.

When to use: Use this when you keep agreeing to things you did not want to do.

Worksheet prompts

  1. Name three things you said yes to lately that you wish you had not.
  2. What do you think would happen if you said no?
  3. Try out some words.
  4. Who is the easiest person to practice this with?

No is a whole sentence. You can add to it, but you do not have to.