10 things to say to be assertive
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1. I'm not interested
2. I have a rule...
3. That's not the way I work / That doesn't work for me
4. I don't do that
5. I'm sorry I'm afraid I can't do that
6. I just want to clarify...[lay out the consequences] ...did I hear that right?
7. How am I supposed to do that?
8. Broken Record / Fogging
GUY: What is your astrological sign?
ME: What bearing does that have on what we are talking about?
GUY: Nothing. I was just curious
ME: I am sure you are curious. But I have no interest in responding to your question. [FOGGING]
GUY: Why Not?
ME: Your question is not relevant [BROKEN RECORD]
GUY: But I thought it would be fun
ME: I agree that you would see it as fun. But I have no interest in responding to your question. [FOGGING] and BROKEN RECORD]
GUY: Uh...ok
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