{"id":34748,"date":"2017-05-24T09:34:17","date_gmt":"2017-05-24T09:34:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/8-polite-ways-to-say-no-to-your-boss\/"},"modified":"2017-05-24T09:34:13","modified_gmt":"2017-05-24T09:34:13","slug":"8-polite-ways-to-say-no-to-your-boss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/8-polite-ways-to-say-no-to-your-boss\/","title":{"rendered":"8 polite ways to say &#8216;no&#8217; to your boss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>{You might be faced with a difficult situation where you\u2019d have to say no to your boss. This might be a very dicey one, but there are some very polite ways of saying no without being disrespectful, even when you know that \u201cthe boss is always right\u201d.}<\/p>\n<p>{{1. First, you must be a dedicated worker }} <\/p>\n<p>You can\u2019t be a nonchalant worker and say no to your boss; you\u2019d only infuriate your boss and probably get the sack. But if you\u2019re diligent and dedicated to work, your boss will be more understanding when you say no.<\/p>\n<p>{{2. Analyse before saying no }} <\/p>\n<p>Probably you have your plate full and your boss has given you more work to do, don\u2019t rush into saying \u2013 analyse if you can meet up the task, and then try to look at it from different angles and even the angle of your boss before deciding whether to say no or not.<\/p>\n<p>Never rush into saying no.<\/p>\n<p>{{3. Tell your boss everything }} <\/p>\n<p>If you probably can\u2019t cope with the task for that day and you are a dedicated worker who doesn\u2019t give excuses every now and then, your boss will listen to you and give you the benefit of doubt. So don\u2019t hesitate to give your boss the reasons why you have to say \u2018no\u2019, and your boss is most likely going to understand, given your pedigree for commitment at work.<\/p>\n<p>{{4. Have a transparent relationship with your boss }} <\/p>\n<p>Having a transparent relationship with your boss will make it easier for you to do the third tip and it\u2019ll make it easier for your boss to understand your point of view. However, when you are dodgy, you give your boss no choice but to be adamant.<\/p>\n<p>{{5. Be on the same page with your boss }} <\/p>\n<p>Want the same success your boss wants, work hard to achieve the set vision and be committed to the project. When you do this, your boss will be more lenient to you; it\u2019s human psychology, and this will give you the edge over other employees.<\/p>\n<p>{{6. Set boundaries from the start }} <\/p>\n<p>If you can\u2019t work during weekends, it\u2019s best to establish that boundary from the onset. It\u2019s better this way than trying to change it in future.<\/p>\n<p>{{7. Try come up with an alternative solution }}<\/p>\n<p>Saying no to your boss sometimes might be too harsh and you know it. If you can, try to make an alternative arrangement to suit both your needs and that of your boss. Your boss will truly appreciate your concern.<\/p>\n<p>{{8. Keep to your words }} <\/p>\n<p>Always keep to your words; let your words be as important to you as your money, because keeping or not keeping to your words say a lot about you. If you\u2019ve made an alternative plan with your boss, keep to your words.<\/p>\n<p>Saying no to your boss couldn\u2019t be so hard after all.<\/p>\n<p>Source:Elcrema <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>{You might be faced with a difficult situation where you\u2019d have to say no to your boss. This might be a very dicey one, but there are some very polite ways of saying no without being disrespectful, even when you know that \u201cthe boss is always right\u201d.} {{1. 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