[Music] [Music] [Applause] [Music] The year was 2019. I was beginning a new chapter in the city of Bangalore. A fresher party was being organized in my college.You know the drill. A formal party in front of the professors and an afterparty organized by the seniors. Now I want you all to imagine this scene.A shy, introverted boy gets approached by a few seniors. Hey, you're that new kid from Goa, right. How is it that of all the kids here, you don't have a cigarette.Come, one drag won't hurt. Greetings to th ...

Key Steps to Saying No - Pause before responding to evaluate the request [3] - Prioritize commitments, recognizing time constraints [3][4] - Weigh the benefits of saying yes versus no, considering personal priorities [5] - Offer alternative solutions to mitigate guilt and provide assistance [7] - Remember that rejecting a request does not equate to rejecting the person [8] Practical Application - When facing a request, assess if it aligns with priorities [9][10] - Consider the potential benefits of declining, such as improved focus [10] - Suggest alternative solutions or resources to the requester [7] - Clearly communicate the reasons for declining the request politely [8]