I need help learning how to say no

[JohnKleeb]

no, Mrs. Reagan not to drugs but to the Navy. God they called again, and my too nice part of me hasn't enabled me to be able to say 'bugger off' or 'umm no' or *slam phone*.

[AlCzervik]

1. Tell them you've moved and you don't know where you went

[JohnKleeb]

2. hah thats not so easy

I took a test called the ASVAB a few weeks ago, so they know I am still enrolled at the HS of my choice.

[AlCzervik]

4. Why is it so hard for you to say no? Is it always hard you

or just when it comes to this?

[JohnKleeb]

5. hah I am too much of a soft asshole

Thats why and especially when it comes to this.

[AlCzervik]

7. Well toughen up damn you!

Start with small things, learn now, it will save some trouble later on in life.

[JohnKleeb]

9. I can't, its not my personality

It would be like asking me to go up to a girl I like and suddnely flirt with them, thats not who I am.

[AlCzervik]

10. Well if you don't they will hound you until they wear you down

until you agree, they're are salesman and you don't want what they're selling. It's not like you're buying a car, ya know? You are talking about a choice that will affect the rest of your life. My nephew has been stop-lossed 2x now, he was due to come out over a year ago and he's still stuck in Iraq. Forward the calls to me, i'll tell no right quick.

[JohnKleeb]

13. Yeah I know and believe me they can't sway me to say no, its

just I have a hard time saying no.

[azoth]

3. Maybe you need to adopt a different strategy.

I'm not a "fuck off" kind of girl either - I think it's rude. So, without allowing the sales pitch to continue, I say "sorry, we're not interested. Please put us on your no-call list. Thanks." and ever-so-gently hang up.

No guilt and the deed is done.

[JohnKleeb]

6. Ive been saying no I am not interested

and they say well the navy can pay for college, blahity blah blah.

[azoth]

12. Perhaps I should read for comprehension, eh?

Bottom line: sure, the military can pay for college. You can sure as hell try to go in and choose a non-critical mos that will keep you far from where the "front line" may be, but you might not be able to do that. And no recruiter can promise it, either.

It's up to you. You could always flip a coin, eh?

I'm glad I don't have to make the choice. It's one my stepson will face in a few months.

[JohnKleeb]

15. I have no plans to join the military after graduating, none

[skygazer]

8. It's a crucial thing to learn

I had a problem with it and wound up with three kids.

[LDS Jock]

17. you had three kids by the navy recruiter?

you do have a problem saying no

[Bat Boy]

11. You don't have to say no.

Fuck with them.

Ask them if you could be guaranteed the "second shift" because you're a night person.

Ask them if the navy really is the gayest branch of the military, 'cause if so "I might be interested."

Tell them you can't swim and hang up.

This is like sex. After the first "no", it's game over. They are forcing themselves on you. They deserve to get fucked with.

Better yet, just say "Take me off your call list." I believe once you say that, they have to. It works for other telemarketers.

[JohnKleeb]

14. hmmm good ideas

hah.

[Bat Boy]

16. Remember, a mind is a terrible thing to waste...

so why not bat theirs around like a cat toy.

[terrya]

18. If *I* were in your situation, I'd tell 'em I'm gay.

"You didn't ask...but I told"

Hell, they'd appreciate it. Save them the trouble of kicking my ass out of their stupid military.

I suspect you woudn't want to do that, John. :-)

T

[Iris]

29. That's what I was going to suggest or say"Thanks but I'm a pacifist!"

[gollygee]

19. What I'd say

"I'm positive I'm not going to enlist, and I hate seeing you waste your time on me. Maybe you should concentrate on people who are actually considering joining the navy."

[name not needed]

20. Chinese waiter talk

Need I say more?

[JohnKleeb]

22. I thought he was thai, wait are you talking about that simpsons episode

[name not needed]

25. No.

Fake a chinese accent. Yell, mention food items like chicken fried rice, egg rolls, and egg foo young. Make sure he thinks he's calling Phong Woo's Dim Sum Palace.

[dethl]

21. If all else fails...

Pull a Cheney and tell them to F*ck off.

[Frogtutor]

23. two words: Caller ID

I have a hard time telling these kinds of people to leave me alone, too. I just ignore all the phone calls that have numbers I don't recognize, or say "Out of area". I figure if it's someone who I want to talk to, they'll leave a message. Otherwise, it must be a telemarketer. I also registered my number on the national "Do Not Call" list.

:)

[Radical Activist]

24. Start telling them all about Dennis Kucinich

and the proposed Department of Peace and what a great idea you think it is. Do it to every recruiter who calls you. They'll stop calling.

[JohnKleeb]

26. hah cool idea

[SarahB]

27. Don't worry about whether people like you or not.

I used to be the kind of person who'd never say "no" and ran myself ragged. You know what I figured out? People will drain all they can from you and it's up to you to set the boundaries. Also, the people who truly like you will like you anyway. The people who don't, it won't no matter what to do, so f*ck 'em and politely say "no".

[JohnKleeb]

28. you got that right, thanks

[TrogL]

30. Just start singing "in the Navy"!

They'll get the idea.

[JohnKleeb]

31. I dont know how that gose actually