Refusing a friend's offer to do something unhealthy or risky can be difficult but maintaining self-respect is important. The document provides tips for saying no to a friend in a way that preserves the friendship, such as focusing on why something is a bad idea for you rather than criticizing them, standing firm in your refusal, avoiding risky situations, saying no and leaving if needed, and using body language to reinforce your message.

1. DENNYS LORENA MOSOS SUAZA

2. Refusing to do something for someone you really
like is tough! how do you say no and remain
friends?

3.  sometimes
it's hard to say no to the bad
things that offered us our friends. But for our
good is better say No for to respect us and value
us as a person. Here are some examples of refusal
skills that you can use.

4. STAY
FOCUSED
ON THE
ISSUE.
STAND
YOUR
GROUND
AVOID RISKY
SITUSTIONS.
SAY ‘’NO’’
WALK
AWAY.

5. Say no! when they offer cigarette.
Say no! To acts that are not good
for you.

6.  Whenever
you use refusal skills, use
nonverbal communication, too. Stand in such a
way to show that you mean no. These
nonverbal actions will help you get your
message across.