I think of “no is a complete sentence” as a permission slip of sorts for a lot of people. Thank you for always sharing that being direct can still be kind. Too many of us wait until we’re at the red level before responding and knowing that we can be up front relieves the pressure valve, especially around the holidays.
I like the permission slip approach! That's how I use it too--as a reminder that generally speaking, less is more when it comes to sharing your polite decline.
I think of “no is a complete sentence” as a permission slip of sorts for a lot of people. Thank you for always sharing that being direct can still be kind. Too many of us wait until we’re at the red level before responding and knowing that we can be up front relieves the pressure valve, especially around the holidays.
I like the permission slip approach! That's how I use it too--as a reminder that generally speaking, less is more when it comes to sharing your polite decline.
I’m cackling about “no” to those examples where more nuanced is needed. That would sure be one way to not get invited to family holidays this year.