1. Why is so difficult to say no ?

2. Pressure – feel like a chicken - Labeling Some things seem like attractive alternatives – desserts, skipping school.. Justification – you feel you have to have a good reason. Assertiveness - people are afraid to speak up for themselves Fear of standing out from the crowd Don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings I want to be liked Why is it so difficult to say no?

3. Play now Pay later

4. Pay now Play later

5. If you don’t say no now…. you won’t be able to say yes later.

6. C – Calm - Clear – Consistent P – Proud - Posture – Pupils R – Repeat – Repeat - Retreat

7. This baby can say no.

8. This cat can say no.

9. Anyone can so no once….but can you keep that going? We must practice this skill!

10. Not interested

11. I’m good, thanks!

12. I don’t have time for that

13. I thought you were smarter than that

14. You go ahead, let me know how it goes

15. I’m afraid I’m not the right person for it.

16. Now is not a good time

17. I have an appointment

18. I have a family thing

19. I’m having a blood transfusion

20. 01101110 01101111

21. No

22. I’m focusing on other things right now

23. Nope

24. Absolutely not.

25. Nah

26. No Thanks

27. I don’t have room for that in my life

28. I don’t do that

29. Turn and walk away

30. I don’t have room for that in my schedule

31. Thanks for thinking of me, but I can’t.

32. I’m not able

33. I have to wash my hair

34. I have to wash my hare

36. Yeah Right!

37. Heck no.

38. Not possible

39. Sorry, no can do.

40. Ew.

41. Apologies, but I can’t make it.

42. I need some alone time right now.

43. That’s a bad idea

44. I’d rather stick needles in my eyes…or your eyes

45. That might be the worst idea I’ve ever heard

46. Seriously?

47. Not gonna happen

48. I can’t do that

49. Really?

50. I’m allergic, that could kill me

51. Finger Wave

52. Head Shake

53. Stink Face

54. Pretend to answer your phone – and say “I have to take this.” Then walk away.

55. No and neither should you

56. I have to call my Aunt

57. I have to call my Ant

58. NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

59. I have to floss my cat.

60. my crayons all melted together.

61. naw

62. No comment

63. Speak to my assistant

64. nah

65. I would rather…

66. Clothes Pin Picture 1.Take the clothes pin 2.Hold it in your non-dominant hand 3.Hold it with your thumb and middle finger 4.Squeeze the clothes pin together as fast as you can for 1 minute