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学会说不：Saying No Rejecting Someone in Different Situations Introduction: Cultural Gaps Telling someone no is difficult in any language, but to make matters even more difficult, different cultures approach the idea in different ways. 拒绝别?本就不易，?化差异更是让这件事“难上加难”。 Introduction: Cultural Gaps ? ? German or Dutch culture: extremely direct. Japanese culture: usually only say no in ways that sound like yes or maybe to a foreigner. ? ? British and American cultures: lie somewhere in the middle of this spectrum, though they can sound too direct to Chinese ears at times. Likewise, English-speaking foreigners might find themselves confused by Chinese indirectness. Introduction: the Importance of Saying ‘No’ ? ? Saying no is not always a bad thing, however, and if done right, it can even strengthen relationships and lead to better outcomes in the future. 以恰当的?式说“不”，好处更?远。 Introduction: the Importance of Saying ‘No’ ? ? In a Western viewpoint, it is better to say no now if it means you can say yes next time. 在???化中，该拒绝时就拒绝，这让你未来的承诺更有分 量。 Introduction: the Importance of Saying ‘No’ ? ? Saying yes and making false promises or giving false impressions can be quite damaging. 客套地应承、虚假的承诺、给?错误的印象，这些会极?地破 坏?与?之间的信任。 Introduction: the Importance of Saying ‘No’ Because of these factors, we will look at several situations in which you may need to reject somebody. Turning down a request 拒绝别?的请求 Turning down a request 拒绝别?的请求 If you find yourself needing to reject a request to do something for someone, it is likely you are too busy to find the time. In that case, there are several polite ways to explain this honestly. 如果别?请你帮忙，但是你太忙、没时间，那么可以礼貌地如实告知。 Turning down a request 拒绝别?的请求 ? Ive got a lot on my plate now, so I cant do it, sorry. have a lot on your plate – This idiom means you have a lot of things to deal with and can refer to either work or private personal business. This rejection sandwiches a no between an excuse and an – apology, which makes it very useful for many situations both f