When someone asks you to do something you do not feel like doing, what should you do? It’s a good idea to say “no” at this time. It’s better to spend more time on some useful _(66)________ . However, you may worry others will think you impolite or__(67)________ . What should you do? Here are some tips that may help you.

It is OK to make up white lies. That doesn’t mean you are dishonest. __(68)________, it may make both you and the other person pleased and comfortable.

    When invited to a party that you do not want to take part in, you can say, “No, but thanks for the __(69)________ . That’s very kind of you.” In this way you can not only refuse (70)________ but make the person who invited you feel comfortable.

    When you don’t want to lie, just tell the _(71)________. You may say like this, “I want to spend more time on myself, __(72)________ I’ve decided to say ‘no’ to these activities.” In this way, people will see that you respect yourself, and as a result they’ll also pay you__(73)________respect.

    My last suggestion is to just do it. You may feel uncomfortable at first, but this is not the reason for_(74)________ “no”. Never make anything more complicated (复杂的) than it is.

    Feel proud of _(75)________ for being strong enough to say “no”.

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