DirectgeneralFirm decline
That won’t work for me.
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When You Need To Say No messages in a Direct tone
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DirectgeneralBoundary no
I’m not taking that on.
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DirectgeneralDirect no
No, I can’t do that.
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DirectgeneralCan’t commit
I can’t commit to that.
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DirectgeneralNot doing
I’m not doing that.
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DirectgeneralShort no
I’m going to say no.
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DirectgeneralNo thanks
No, thanks.
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DirectgeneralHard no
That’s a no.
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