Say “No”
[SARN Memo for March 10, 2010]
Say “No.”
Sometimes you’ve gotta do it.
You hate to do it. They might get mad.
You hesitate to do it. You might cause a fuss.
Your gut tells you to say no.
But your head tells you to just go along with the crowd.
Who do you listen to: head or gut?
Listen to your gut.
When it says to say “no”…
Say “No.”
Respond to this memo!1. Group Exercise
Using the words above, create a song, rap, or dramatic reading. Have fun saying no!
2. Resource
I Can Speak for Myself
Being assertive is about saying clearly what you want while respecting the other person. Practice assertiveness with your self-advocacy group using this toolkit.
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True or false: A whale is a fish.
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Question was: True or false: A shark is a fish.
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