Giving children the language to say NO (and be nice about it)

10 ways to say no and be nice about it

1. Let me think about that
2. Here’s what will work for me
3. Can I get back to you?
4. That doesn’t work for me
5. I appreciate you asking but I can’t
6. I know this is important but I can’t
7. Thanks, but this isn’t going to work
8. That isn’t doable for me right now
9. Oh, I wish I could!
10. I can help you find a solution?

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