Tag: saying NO
What Should The Borrowing Policy Be Between Friends?
A reader asks about the etiquette of “borrowing policy” between friends. A friend who asked to borrow something from her got upset when her request was turned down.
When A Friend Asks A Favor, Are We Obliged To Say Yes?
When a friend asks a favor, a true friend will be open to your response rather than assume that you’ll say yes. They will also be ready to accept no for an answer.
Am I Obliged To Give Free Services To Family And Friends?
A semi-retired couple is often asked to devote their time and skills to providing free services to people they know who don’t want to pay professionals. They have a hard time saying NO.
Saying No To A Friend During The Pandemic
It’s always hard to say NO to a friend but especially during a pandemic when your friends are feeling stressed and lonely.
My Friend Wants To Get Together Too Often
When one friend wants to get together more often than another, the situation can wind up making both of them uncomfortable.
Zoom Etiquette For Friends: How Can I Tactfully Turn Down Invitations?
What if you really don’t want to Zoom? How do you turn down invitations without hurting someone else, or being seen as unfriendly or a party pooper?
When Expectations Differ
What do you do when a friend’s expectations of a friendship totally outsize your own? This can be an uncomfortable situation for both friends.
In the Media – Turning Down Being a Bridesmaid (WomensHealth)
When a friend asks you to be her bridesmaid, you may have to turn her down.
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