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When someone asks something of you, is your first instinct to say yes or no? Why?

Posted - July 4, 2021

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  • 44802
    It depends on what they ask for.
      July 5, 2021 6:58 AM MDT
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  • 10051
    Yes! 
      July 5, 2021 9:31 AM MDT
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  • 24146
    (There you said it again -- "Yes!")

    ;)
    ;)

    (I'm kidding with you!)
      July 5, 2021 11:16 AM MDT
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  • 10051
    :)
      July 5, 2021 4:44 PM MDT
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  • 44802
    What might I do for you?
      July 5, 2021 12:32 PM MDT
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  • 10051
    Just be well and find some joy for yourself. 

    :)
      July 5, 2021 4:07 PM MDT
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  • 11933
    Besides familly I only have 5 people in my life that my answer is always yes when they ask if I can do something for them. Anyone else I will ask a few questions and set some rules before I do a favor for them. Cheers!
      July 5, 2021 9:58 AM MDT
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  • 10051
    You certainly seem like a 'place of yes' person! Always cheerful and kind here. I appreciate you! 
      July 5, 2021 4:08 PM MDT
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  • 24146
    My first "instinct" is to say "yes."

    But, after reading others' answers, and thinking a bit, I realize I must give myself credit -- I often do think things through a bit. And I do say "no," too -- but, "yes," more. I do like helping others out if that is for what they're asking.
      July 5, 2021 11:19 AM MDT
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  • 10051
    So often I see people (especially parents of young children!) who seem to have "no" on autopilot. Like they don't even hear what the child is asking, they're just ready to respond negatively. Such a bummer! 

    People aren't used to me saying no and funnily enough, when I do try it it doesn't go over so well! A bit disheartening, but I get it. People treat you exactly as you allow them to! 
      July 5, 2021 4:04 PM MDT
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  • 53827

     

      You don’t seem to have much of a problem saying no to ME whenever I invite you over or invite myself over there! Grrrrrrr.

     

     


    ~

      July 5, 2021 4:38 PM MDT
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  • 10051
    Yes. 

      July 5, 2021 4:46 PM MDT
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  • 581
    I normally ask Why?  first.
      July 5, 2021 10:38 PM MDT
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  • 10051
    Oh. You're one of those! 




    Just kidding. Thanks for your reply. 
      July 6, 2021 4:20 PM MDT
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