Ways to Nicely Say No Without Feeling Guilty

Be ready to choose.

It’s often hard to say, “no” not because we are afraid of offending people, but because we don’t want to lose an interesting opportunity. In a situation like this, a refusal is not just a wasted opportunity but it’s also a compromise. Remember this: When we refuse to do something, we agree to do something else. This means you’re just choosing one of two possibilities.