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How to Decline an Invite

Name: How to Decline an Invite
Uploaded: 2025-10-07T16:42:07+00:00
Duration: 35 s
Channel: Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP
Description: In this segment, the speaker advises that when you feel an internal resistance to a request, your gut is already signaling a 'no.' The key is to…

7 Oct 2025 · 1 min

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In this segment, the speaker advises that when you feel an internal resistance to a request, your gut is already signaling a 'no.' The key is to recognize that decision internally, take a breath, and then articulate the refusal clearly and without justification. The recommended approach is to start with a straightforward 'no' or 'no thank you,' followed by brief, excuse‑free statements such as 'I can't make it,' 'I can't do it,' or 'Not this time.' The emphasis is on keeping the refusal simple, direct, and free of explanations.

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When somebody asks you to do something and you are on the edge going, "Ah, I really don't want to," and you're in this tough spot of how do I balance that, your gut's already telling you the answer and that gut says no. Just take a breath and understand that decision has already been decided. Now we're going to simply control how we say it. So when it comes to saying no, no or no thank you is the first thing that needs to come out of your mouth. No needs to have no excuses, no justifications, No thank you. I can't make it. I can't do it. Not this time. Whatever it is, the no needs to occur first.