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Re:On Saying No - The Power of Simply Answering, "No." by californiaguy2 on Sunday September 13, 2009 @11:46AM (#820192)
This is what I've always done.

Are there really people out there who feel the need to explain themselves to carwash attendants and waiters???

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Re:On Saying No - The Power of Simply Answering, "No." by DenisM on Sunday September 13, 2009 @12:33PM (#820236)
I think it depends on how helpful the person is being. Saying no to carwash guy is easy, but "can I take that bag for you" suggests a sincere effort to make my expereince more pleasurable as well as an effort to go out of the way to do the best job, not just any passable job. This usually gets "no, thanks" or "thanks, I'll mananage".

Now after reading this article I'm not sure if my reaction is adequate in the latter case.

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