That woman speaks eighteen languages, and can't say No in any of them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She critiques someone who is socially incapable of setting boundaries.
- In plain terms
- She knows many languages but not how to say no.
- What can you take from it?
- Learning to say no is a vital skill.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is it hard to say no?
- How many ways can you refuse?
Another view
Not saying no can sometimes be a cultural politeness strategy.
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