What does the word 'NO' mean to you?


Hello Parents & Kidpreneurs, 

I have had the opportunity of teaching Kids that the word 'NO' is a full sentence and needs no further discussion. I call it 'Refusal Skills'. 

This is the ability to say or show that you are unwilling to do what another person is requesting you to do (especially something that could lead to bad results) by saying a firm but polite “NO” and standing by your decision. 

Young people find themselves in situations where others are encouraging them to do something that is clearly risky, illegal, or unhealthy. Even Adults find saying 'NO' difficult. Unfortunately, too many end up giving in to this pressure not because they really want to, but simply because they do not know how to respond in such situations. They are often also afraid of losing the other person's friendship or being left out. It takes a lot of confidence and courage to say ‘NO’ in the face of peer pressure. There are several ways in which you can say NO and some of them are:

·       Firmly but politely make your standpoint clear by saying, “Thanks but no thanks”

·       Say something funny to lighten the mood and divert attention to something else.

·       Emphasise with body language which is your non-verbal communication. This speaks louder than words.

·       Walk away and refuse to discuss the matter any further to avoid continuous pressure.


It is also the ability to accept ‘NO’ when people refuse to bulge to your sales tricks or gimmicks without feeling discouraged. Gabby’s Mum taught her to understand the word ‘NO’ in business was simply an acronym for ‘Next Opportunity’.

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Yours in inspiring creative excellence,


Yejide Akiode


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