To think that 'No' is NOT a complete sentence?

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HisFluffyPinkSlippers · 12/01/2025 20:41

I read on various places, that 'no is a complete sentence'.

For example, such-and-such has invited me somewhere that I don't want to go, how do I say no?

And then there will be a bunch of replies to say 'no is a complete sentence'. Which is fine, if you are actively trying to break up a friendship/relationship, but don't then complain about how few friends you have.

Basically it's bad advice in many cases, in my opinion.

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museumum · 12/01/2025 20:49

If I asked a friend out to coffee and they simply said “no” I would most certainly never ask them again!

Mairzydotes · 12/01/2025 20:48

Remember, an invitation is a request, not a summons .

If the answer is no, ' No , thank you' is a perfectly acceptable response

BarbaraHoward · 12/01/2025 20:47

YANBU, it's terrible advice but so is a lot of advice on here.

An invitation is indeed not a summons, but not going to a close family wedding because you can't be bothered is likely to have consequences far beyond the wedding day.

Asking someone if they meant to be so rude is only inviting the response that yes, they did.

PureGypsyGold · 12/01/2025 20:46

I agree.

A blunt no would put me off inviting anyone out again.

Simplepink · 12/01/2025 20:45

In the real world going round just saying no is weird and people who do that clearly have bad interpersonal skills 🤣

poemsandwine · 12/01/2025 20:44

It should be normalised not having to lie to people in your life. No should be enough instead of having to come up with some excuse that everyone knows is just that.

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