How to Say No to Colleagues

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Tip 1 - Just Say No: 7 Canned Responses to Use at Work

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by David Raber | permalink

Read our career guidance article, Just Say No: 7 Canned Responses to Use at Work: Don't want to write a letter of recommendation ...
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For further reading: https://www.themuse.com/advice/just-say-no-7-canned-responses-to-use-at-work ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to Say No to a Co worker

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Hardy Huysamen | permalink

When faced with a co-worker who regularly asks you to help complete his work, there will be a time when you no longer want to be taken advantage of. For this reason, you may be faced with having to say no to a co-worker. If this is the...
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For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Say-No-to-a-Co-worker ^[2]

Tip 3 - How To Graciously Say 'No'

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Vamp Boyat Home | permalink

Emilypost.com - The Emily Post Institute maintains and evolves the standards of etiquette that Emily Post established with her seminal book Etiquette in 1922. They host etipedia®, the online etiquette encyclopedia and conduct etiquette training.
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For further reading: http://www.emilypost.com/on-the-job/office-issues/645-how-to-graciously-say-qnoq ^[3]

Tip 4 - Setting Boundaries & Saying No… Nicely

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Stefanie Fiery - Cale | permalink

Do you have trouble saying NO? A few simple strategies for protecting your priorities and avoiding over-commitment at work.
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For further reading: http://99u.com/articles/7076/setting-boundaries-saying-no-nicely ^[4]

Tip 5 - How To Say 'No' When A Colleague Tries To Take Advantage Of You

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Guillaume PUISEUX | permalink

Most of us want to get along with our coworkers. We want to be helpful, collegial, and friendly. And most of us don’t want the reputation of being the jerk that’s never willing to help out. But there are people who will try to take advantage of our good nature [...]
Tags: Careers,Leaders,Leadership,Managing

For further reading: http://www.forbes.com/sites/markmurphy/2015/02/10/how-to-say-no-when-a-colleague-tries-to-take-advantage-of-you/ ^[5]

Tip 6 - How To Say No To Clients Or Colleagues (Without Feeling Guilty) | Michelle Villalobos' Blog on WordPress.com

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Doug Lowe | permalink

Sometimes saying yes, just isn't an option. Saying no is unavoidable. So, how do you do it right? Check out some of these tips. 1. Value Your Time, Put A $$$ On It, And Stick To ItWhat's your time worth? Too many people don't put a monetary number on it. You are the expert. Your…

For further reading: https://michellevillalobos.wordpress.com/2010/11/23/how-to-say-no-to-clients-or-colleagues-without-feeling-guilty/ ^[6]

Tip 7 - How to Say No to Your Boss

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by sancezz 2136 | permalink

How to say No to overload when your boss gives you more work.
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For further reading: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/relationships/professional/how-to-say-no-to-your-boss ^[7]