[QUOTE=Bill3;5340289]You can't control what others do, and I don't think you should go out of your was to avoid pushy episodes. I think you should take them as opportunities to practice and develop your "no" skills.

"I can't."
"That won't work for me."
"No thanks."
"I'm not interested in that."
"That's not for me." [Why not?] "It just isn't."
"I have to get off the phone now. Thanks for calling."
"I have other plans."

Here are more possibilities!

99 Ways to say no:


Pinterest really went to town on saying no!
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Good post, funny too! Someone said once, learn to say no without explanation is the most powerful thing you can do. Maybe I need to practice "just say no" more.