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"That won't be possible." (AKA: "No is a comple
te sentence.")
By: MarisaWood Date: May 21, 2018, 2:59 am
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I just HAD to start this topic! ;D
#Post#: 3696--------------------------------------------------
Re: "That won't be possible." (AKA: "No is a co
mplete sentence.")
By: JacklynHyde Date: May 27, 2018, 10:54 am
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I have had to use the first sentence and then back it up with
the second several times with my high school students. If I have
to repeat that second one, it's usually in the tone of Judge
Judy.
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Re: "That won't be possible." (AKA: "No is a co
mplete sentence.")
By: MarisaWood Date: May 28, 2018, 12:36 am
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Sometimes you don't even have to say no...
About a week ago, I received an email from a recruiter asking me
to submit my resume for an HR job. The job was in a south-end
suburb of Seattle (about 10 miles away), but the hourly pay
would have been enough to offset the cost of the longer commute.
However...
The email was not very detailed. No information about the
company or work hours, no description of the work I would be
doing.
So I asked for clarification. If I'm going to say yes to a job
opportunity, there's certain information I need to know first.
If the person contacting me about the job won't provide it, then
you probably know what my answer will be ;)
"Hi [name],
"Thanks for reaching out to me! I am currently working but
anticipate being available again around June 1. I hope that
won't be a problem. I would like some additional information
about the role before I'm considered for it.
"1. I'm a bus commuter, so I'd want to know the address of the
employer to determine whether the commute would be workable for
me.
"2. Would any overtime be required? Due to personal health
circumstances, I would not be able to work more than 40 hours
per week.
"3. I'd like to see a job description for the role, if you have
one available.
"Thank you! I hope to hear from you soon."
The only response I got was the recruiter resending his original
email. Yes, the one without the details.
Since he didn't answer my questions, I wasn't going to waste any
more time with him--I deleted the second email and didn't
respond.
#Post#: 5949--------------------------------------------------
Re: "That won't be possible." (AKA: "No is a co
mplete sentence.")
By: Sylverbirch Date: June 18, 2018, 8:26 pm
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I've taken to using this reminder in other places for those who
need a gentle push to stand up for themselves. Possibly the
single most useful sentence I picked up along the way. Glad to
see it's going to get a workout again.
#Post#: 5969--------------------------------------------------
Re: "That won't be possible." (AKA: "No is a co
mplete sentence.")
By: malfoyfan13 Date: June 18, 2018, 11:48 pm
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I taught it to a friend who was having a lot of problems with
people asking her for rides to an activity she participates in
at her church. Seems like there were a lot of moochers in this
group. She's always had a problem saying No, and is a very nice
person who tends to be taken advantage of. These people asking
for rides were taking her way out of her way, and at night, and
one of them was kind of rude and entitled about it. So I said,
next time one of the moochers wants a ride, just say "I'm sorry,
but that won't be possible." I didn't think she would do it,
but she did! No more problems, worked like a charm. I'm so
proud of her.
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Re: "That won't be possible." (AKA: "No is a co
mplete sentence.")
By: guest426 Date: June 20, 2018, 7:37 am
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I have a problem with saying "That won't be possible" unless
it's literally not possible for me to do what they want me to
do.
I'm much more of a fan of saying "That doesn't work for me."
Repeated requests get met with "No," "I said 'no,'" and "What
did I say the last time you asked?"
#Post#: 6172--------------------------------------------------
Re: "That won't be possible." (AKA: "No is a co
mplete sentence.")
By: bopper Date: June 20, 2018, 12:30 pm
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or "I've got too much on my plate to take on anything else right
now."
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Re: "That won't be possible." (AKA: "No is a co
mplete sentence.")
By: Chez Miriam Date: June 20, 2018, 2:25 pm
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[quote author=MrTango link=topic=212.msg6103#msg6103
date=1529498269]
I have a problem with saying "That won't be possible" unless
it's literally not possible for me to do what they want me to
do.
I'm much more of a fan of saying "That doesn't work for me."
Repeated requests get met with "No," "I said 'no,'" and "What
did I say the last time you asked?"
[/quote]
I like that, so much less open to questioning.
#Post#: 6248--------------------------------------------------
Re: "That won't be possible." (AKA: "No is a co
mplete sentence.")
By: wonderfullyanonymous Date: June 20, 2018, 7:16 pm
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When I first started working, our store had a little cafe. About
6 months in, they had a problem keeping people in there except
for the one main person. Management thought it was would be a
great idea to give the cashiers a $1 and hour bonus raise if
they agreed to work there. I had made up my mind before I was
not even asked that my answer would be no. I don't do well with
things that burn or things that are sharp. So the manager comes
around, and he says to me, "I have a question." I just said,
"No."
He said, "At least let me ask you first."
"Ok"
"We are offering the cashiers $1 an hour bonus if they agree to
work in the cafe."
"No, I don't want to."
"Why not?"
"Because if I wanted to work fast food, I would have applied at
McDonald's."
"Oh"
#Post#: 7380--------------------------------------------------
Re: "That won't be possible." (AKA: "No is a co
mplete sentence.")
By: BunnyAndBandit Date: June 30, 2018, 10:37 am
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I hate when you politely 'That won't be possible' and the
nagging continues.
A buddy of mine wanted to start a tabletop group and VERY
thoughtfully invited my fiance. Fiance wasn't interested, due to
time commitments. I thanked my buddy profusely, because it was
nice to think of him, and politely said 'He can't do it.'
"But why?"
What do you mean, why? No is no.
"That time frame won't work for him."
"What if I change it?"
NO. MEANS. NO!
I finally snapped that they needed to quit using me as a go
between and talk directly about it, but that he said no, we said
thank you. Move on already.
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