That’s the title of an old Broadway musical song from the 1940s sung by a woman who has come to terms with her easy virtue. The lyric came to mind while reading an article on the website onlineorganizing.com called “20 Ways to Say No”. Many of us have a hard time turning down a request whether it’s from our boss, co-workers, children, significant other or friends. There may be some valid reasons, the article explains, like your qualifications, lack of time, comfort factor, previous committments , inexperience and more. One of the 20 ways to say “no” is the direct approach “No”, but saying it with respect and courtesy leaving a door open for good relations. Read all twenty of them here.

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