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Anyone else have a hard time telling people NO?

kbeana24 Posted: Sep 09, 2004 09:20 AM+

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Posted: Sep 09, 2004 09:20 AM

Anyone else have a hard time telling people NO?

Ok, this woman I used to babysit for called me yesterday. I babysat for her son when I was looking for a full time job (which I now have).
I had also sent her a save the date card, and I thought she was calling to say Thanks.
She did say Ohhow cute by the way can you babysit tomorrow (after my 9-5 job) for about 3 hours. Her babysitter now has a wedding to go to and cant work, she's in a bind and needs help.
Of course I felt bad and even though I am exhausted after Im done with my regular job, I said yes.
Does anyone else feel bad telling people no??

Danielle&Scott Posted: Sep 09, 2004 09:21 AM+

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Posted: Sep 09, 2004 09:21 AM

Re: Anyone else have a hard time telling people NO?

no lol

btrflygrl Posted: Sep 09, 2004 09:21 AM+

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Posted: Sep 09, 2004 09:21 AM

Re: Anyone else have a hard time telling people NO?

Oh yea....that's me totally....I don't know HOW to say No.....

brideinapril Posted: Sep 09, 2004 09:22 AM+

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Posted: Sep 09, 2004 09:22 AM

Re: Anyone else have a hard time telling people NO?

Yes - I admit I have a very hard time telling people 'NO' - I am the biggest push-over.

Irishbride Posted: Sep 09, 2004 09:23 AM+

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Posted: Sep 09, 2004 09:23 AM

Re: Anyone else have a hard time telling people NO?

I have hard time saying No but I am getting a little better at it.

Maribelle7777 Posted: Sep 09, 2004 09:36 AM+

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Posted: Sep 09, 2004 09:36 AM

Re: Anyone else have a hard time telling people NO?

NO

(heh

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soxfan Posted: Sep 09, 2004 09:55 AM+

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Posted: Sep 09, 2004 09:55 AM

Re: Anyone else have a hard time telling people NO?

YES and I totally stress about it after making a commitment like that . .

lilmrs Posted: Sep 09, 2004 10:01 AM+

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Posted: Sep 09, 2004 10:01 AM

Re: Anyone else have a hard time telling people NO?

I used to but then I felt taken advantage of so now I am getting a lot better at it.

swags1016 Posted: Sep 09, 2004 07:14 PM+

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Posted: Sep 09, 2004 07:14 PM

Re: Anyone else have a hard time telling people NO?

One of my biggest downfalls! I absolutely have the hard time saying no and get stepped on and used all the time because of it.

nferrandi Posted: Sep 09, 2004 07:34 PM+

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Posted: Sep 09, 2004 07:34 PM

Re: Anyone else have a hard time telling people NO?

Yes and no. There are certain people, like my sister, that I can not say no to. She's so used to me doing whatever she asks that the rare occasions I say no, she won't talk to me for a week. Just this morning she needed me to help her and she knew I had a fitting. I wound up hitting traffic and was 40 minutes late because of her.

DebsNY Posted: Sep 09, 2004 07:38 PM+

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Posted: Sep 09, 2004 07:38 PM