What's the best way to tell your family no, when you do not want to participate in a holiday or family event?
happysoulalways96
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Jun 3, 2015
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In my experience tha best way is to speak your mind politely and clearly. Whenever i am in such a situation i tell my family my opinion calmly.
Anonymous
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Aug 4, 2015
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Be honest. If your family really loves you and care about you, they will understand. in case they dont want any excuses,you need to understand others. After all its 1 against many odds.
Anonymous
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Jul 25, 2016
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Communication is key. If you do not want to go to a family event or holiday. You should tell them you do not wish to go.
originalRabbit76
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Jul 25, 2016
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You should say that you are too old to participate and you just didn't want to hurt their feelings .
Listener211207
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Nov 13, 2017
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Be honest, if you can. It's best to straight up say 'look- I really would rather not be there because....' and accept their response to your feelings. At least you are being heard.
AlwaysKeepYourHeadUp
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Jul 20, 2015
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You should give them some good reasons and make them understand that you don't want to participate..
cannoninvienna
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Aug 17, 2015
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I think being honest with them is always important. Simply explain to them why you do not want to participate, and try your best to be positive while doing so. Just let them know how you are truly feeling about the situation. Sometimes being open with them will help your family understand you and your feelings on a much deeper level.
Harman91
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Dec 22, 2015
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Just let them know why you don't want to participate and remain calm if they are angry, they will understand you better if you control your emotions.
Anonymous
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Dec 27, 2015
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Honesty is the best police so don't lie to them, talk to them openly about why you want to skip the family event and talk to one member to another and also try to give them a proper reason to skip the family event, they will surely understand because they are your family and they will accept you no matter what.
Anonymous
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Jun 5, 2017
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Sitting your family down and explaining why you would like to not participate in a holiday or family event will allow open communication between you and your family, which may also lead to your family understanding your reasons for not wanting to participate better.
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