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How do I say no to someone nicely?
So in Spanish class we are doing a project that requires 2 people. I've already got a partner however this guy keep asking us if he can be in our group. The only reason why I don't want him in our group is because he smells REALLY BAD. He Is also obese but I really don't care about that. How can I tell him that I don't want him in our group nicely?
7 Answers
- DragonsnatchLv 78 years agoFavorite Answer
If you don't care that he is obese, why mention it? It seems somewhere in there, you look down on him because of this.
I would just tell him you've already determined who is doing what, and you're simply more comfortable working with just one other person. If he is being pushy, being *nice* about it might cease to be an option.
- 8 years ago
If the project is to be done with two people, tell him that you already have a partner, but say thanks anyway for wanting to partner with you.
If threesomes are acceptable for the project, you have two choices: One is to still say the above. The second option is to be kind and invite him into your group in spite of his body odor. Only do this if you feel you can do so without making faces or commenting on his small. You may not enjoy the project as much, but the feeling you get about having done a good deed will more than make up for that!
All of your life you will encounter people like this guy, and at some point, you must learn to deal with them. Now may be a good time to start.
- The DevilLv 78 years ago
It might be the most helpful thing anyone can do for him to take him aside and tell him he needs to take better care of his Hygiene because of body odor. If he never learned this at home, that sometimes happens with poor or ignorant parents- or lacking parents at all. Somebody who really cares about you will tell you when you are offensive so you can make positive changes. Tell him that way.
- Anonymous8 years ago
Bring a bag of Mcdonald's in to class and set it near a desk far away from your group, tell him he can have it when he asks to be in your group.
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- 8 years ago
"I think we have all our topics etc covered, three people in the group might just make it confusing or add extra work but thank you for wanting to help! Really appreciate it!" :) been there before.
- Anonymous4 years ago
um..in case you observed me at this 2nd.. you will possibly probably doubt that i could desire to ever freshen up. and that i merely have been given out of the bathe. definite, i've got heard that line till now..yet i do no longer think of from my grandparents..
