Ways to Say No

Critical to improving one’s productivity and moving up the belts in 2Time is the ability to say “No.” Here are some ways, as contributed by a reader of this blog, YCC.

Things You MUST Learn To Say To Manage Your Time

• “Excuse me, I hate to cut you off, but I have an appointment.”
• “That sounds really interesting for another time perhaps, but now I’ve gotta run.”
• “Lets pick that up tomorrow, I’m falling behind schedule right now.”
• “Actually no, I don’t have a minute now, but I’ll schedule time with you tomorrow morning.”
• “Yes, I’ll be happy to…after my 3 o’clock appointment.”
• “Heard you wanted to see me, I’m getting ready for an appointment, will you be here when I get back?”
• “Sorry. If I don’t leave right now, I’ll be late for an appointment.”

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