Saying no kindly
I can describe how to say no respectfully.
Saying no kindly
I can describe how to say no respectfully.
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Key learning points
- Friends can sometimes ask us to do things that make us feel uncomfortable.
- It is ok to say no to friends if we feel uncomfortable.
- If we say no, we can do so with respect and kindness.
- It’s good to have healthy boundaries.
- Good friends will respect our boundaries and treat us with kindness when we say no.
Keywords
Uncomfortable - feeling anxious, worried or unable to relax
Respect - treating others kindly and valuing their feelings, ideas and boundaries; for example, listening carefully and being polite, even if you disagree
Boundary - an imaginary line separating what we will and won't allow
Kindness - being nice, caring and thinking about how others feel
Common misconception
It is rude to say no.
As long as we speak kindly, it is ok to say no to someone else. We might choose to explain the reasons for saying no, as it can help the other person to understand our reasons why, but we don't have to.
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Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
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Adult supervision recommended
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
sadness from feeling like you're alone or that you don't belong
someone who cares for you, helps you and makes you feel happy
to happily invite someone in and make them feel comfortable
when two or more people have different ideas about something
Friends can make us laugh.
Friends don't care about us.
Friends should look the same.
Friends can have different cultures.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
feeling anxious, worried or unable to relax
an imaginary line separating what we will and won't allow
being nice, caring and thinking about how others feel
"Let’s leave Alex out of a game!"
"Let’s cross, the green person isn’t showing but it looks safe!"
"Can you stay up an hour past bedtime to play a game with me?"