Saying “No”

Understanding and Respecting the Word and Social Cues

Let’s Start with a Small Discussion...

When do you say no in your life?

Now let’s do an Activity!

Activity 1: Knowing your boundaries. Where are YOU comfortable?

Remember: This is a completely subjective activity! There is no right or wrong answer, but you should honestly identify where you are comfortable and where you aren’t.

Think About...

I like to be hugged by friends and family when I’m upset

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I like to be hugged by friends and family when I’m happy

I like to be hugged by friends and family when I’m mad or annoyed

When something is bothering me, I like to talk to somebody right away

When something is bothering me, I like to have space to cool down by myself

If my friend’s family offers me food I don’t like, I’ll eat it anyway

If my friend (boy or girl) that really likes me wants to hold my hand and I don’t really want to, but I do it anyway because I don’t want to make it awkward

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Let’s Pause for a second...

Discussion Question #2: When should you say no?

Activity 2: Verbal and NonVerbal Communication: Knowing the boundaries of others; where are THEY comfortable?

When I can tell my friend is upset, I give them a hug.

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At recess, I really want to play a game that I know my friend doesn’t want to play, but I make them play it with me anyways.

I wish that I could be more honest with other people about how I’m feeling.

Sometimes people take jokes too far and hurt my feelings.

Sometimes I take jokes too far and hurt my friend’s feelings.

Okay! Final Question!

Discussion Question #3: I’m completely confident saying no if I don’t feel comfortable doing something.