How To Politely Say No When Asked For A Ride?

​Asking for a ride is common nowadays. The problem is that it's hard to say no to people who are asking for a ride. How can one say no to the person asking for a ride? How can you say it without them getting offended? This guide will teach various ways or methods of saying no to the person asking for a ride.

The Audience
The first thing that needs to be understood is who is he/she speaking to? It is important to know the audience because the way of saying no depends on who someone is speaking to. This is one example in saying no to a friend and to stranger:

• Stranger/Someone you don't know - "I'm sorry sir, I can't give you a ride".
• Friend - "I am sorry my friend, I would love to, but today is not the day"

The Things That Is Needed In Saying No
In saying no to a person, this is something everyone should know. It is not only that someone should learn how to say no but how someone delivers it. Read the guide below:

• Be confident - Don't hesitate
• Eye contact - Don't look around, look at him/her straight in the eyes
• Make sure to know what to say - Be firm to let them know that no is no
• Be respectful - Always be gentle
• Give a reason if possible - Give a reason if you have one so that they will understand 
• Don't shout, Be calm - always use the right and cordial tone so that it will end well.

These are some guides that need to be remembered in saying no, always be respectful and confident, in that way the person asking will not keep on asking for a ride. When this guide is kept and followed the conversation will end on good terms.

Conclusion:
Saying no has its proper way and method, when someone says no in a harsh way it will not end up on good terms. But when it is said in a right and proper way the one asking will surely understand and will not insist on asking for a ride.

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