This document provides tips for saying no in professional contexts. It begins with a disclaimer that the contents are based on assumptions and not proven facts. It then discusses how saying no can hurt clients, employers, and one's own career. Specific tips are provided for saying no to bosses or clients in a respectful manner by avoiding power struggles, considering timing, acknowledging shared goals, and explaining consequences. Sample phrases for saying no politely are also listed. The document emphasizes saying no when something goes against one's values and standing up for beliefs. It closes by hoping the reader will try to leave the world a little better than they found it.

2. Disclaimer
Non of upcoming facts and figures are scientifically
proven and purely based on my assumptions my crazy
hypothesis. If you don’t understand any of this please
act like you do because there wouldn’t be any room for
Q&A

4. NO!

6. NO!

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10. No Hurts; why?
It’s opposite of Yes
Meaning

11. Who get hurt?
Except you!

12. Your
1.Parents / Friends
2.Clients / Employer
3.And

14. Lets Focus on Client / Employer
Organization’s website?

15. `

16. Then this?

17. ` YES!
But

18. Then Clients?
Success meetings?

19. `

20. *based on my assumption. Do not question

21. Not exist! At least here!

22. True organization*
*don’t panic! Remember? There’s rest of 20%

23. True Clients*
Sleeping with clients
*based on 80/20; rest of 20% are great

24. That’s why you need
ME!

26. But my,
Art of saying
NO

27. I’m Chathuranga J. Warnasuriya
That’s enough for now!

28. "85% of your financial success is due to
your personality and ability to
communicate, negotiate and lead.
Shockingly, only 15% is due to technical
knowledge."
~Carnegie Institute of Technology ~

29. Why it’s better not to say NO!
(universal tips)
1.It seems rude
2.Opportunity cost
3.Keep healthy relationship
4.Regret / Feel guilty

30. Before say NO (universal tips)
1. Be honest / true to your self
2. Put other persons shoe and try to walk
3. Body language matters too
4. Don’t over explain
5. Give a reason Why ?

31. When you say No to Boss /
Client

32. NO!
Not that Boss

33. But this one

34. Rule No 1
Remember what I told you before
(Universal tips)

35. Rule No 2
AVOID A POWER STRUGGLE
“It’s not who is right,
it’s what is right.”

36. Rule No 3
THINK THROUGH THE TIMING

37. Rule No 4
ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU ULTIMATELY HAVE THE
SAME GOALS.

38. Rule No 5
EXPLAIN THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE REQUEST

39. Rule No 7
SHARE YOUR FACTS

40. Some handy expressions
I would love to help you, but …
I wish I could help you, but …
Normally I would be able to, but …

41. Some handy expressions
Normally I would say yes, but…
Unfortunately now is not a good time for me….

42. Some handy expressions
I appreciate the offer, but …
That would be great, but ….
Thank you for the offer, but …

43. But… Say NO
When it against your heart
Be brave enough to stand up for what you
believe

44. Hope you are one of them
“Make the world little bit better place than when you
came here”

45. For the Boss

46. ~ Ayubowan ~
www.chathuranga.org