When it is difficult to say that it is not bad, because sometimes things are done that you really do not want to do, something that will make you feel a dissonance within people that generates discomfort and also makes a person feel guilty about himself for doing the things that he does not want to do. But it also happens that when you say no, the person who says it also feels guilty in case the person who has received the refusal has been upset.
Be that as it may, the question is to feel bad, something that will undoubtedly cause discomfort. This must change, and that is why you have to know how to say no or reject certain things. For example, today I want to talk to you about decline an invitation without feeling guilty. Is it possible to say no to an invitation without feeling bad for not going or if you have annoyed the person who invites you? Here are some strategies that will come in handy for you.
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- Always answer
- Leave an open path
- Do not delay in the answer
- Always be sincere
Always answer.
You will have to always give an answer, and for it to be an adequate answer it will have to be by the same means by which you were invited, that is, if you are invited by phone, do it by phone, or by person, email, etc. But never leave the invitation unanswered as that is rude.
Leave an open path.
When you decline the invitation, try not to be too blunt and leave a path open for future invitations that may interest you or possible date changes that may suit you more.
Do not delay in the answer.
When you know that you do not want to go or that you cannot go to the place of the invitation, do not delay in the answer just because you feel bad to say no. The sooner you tell him the better, Think that perhaps the person before your refusal may need time to reorganize plans or change something.
Always be sincere.
Do not make excuses because that always ends up knowing. To be honest and always going with the truth ahead is the best way to do things well, for that reason do not give elaborate explanations. The best option is to opt for diplomatic, honest answers and above all to do it with education and tact.
So do not feel bad again if you are invited to any type of event and you simply do not want to attend. Give an answer in a short period of time.
This article is merely informative, in Psychology-Online we do not have the power to make a diagnosis or recommend a treatment. We invite you to go to a psychologist to treat your particular case.
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