Niños, vengan a comer. my 18-month-old son pops out from behind the couch and runs to his high chair. My 7-year-old has no idea what I just said. He yells out from the same hiding spot: "What did you ...

I remember the first time I had the opportunity to say it in a professional setting. I was in my mid-20s, working as a manager. Our team was in the middle of a major campaign, and my boss asked if I ...

While saying "no" can be empowering and liberating to some, for others it can be intimidating or uncomfortable. At times society teaches us the word “no” is impolite and inconsiderate. We feel more ...

In an age of instant gratification, the art of saying no seems to be fading. Yet, for parents, mastering it is more important than ever. It's not just about refusing a child's request; it's a powerful ...

Many of us have a tough time saying “no,” whether at work or in our personal lives. We end up agreeing to too many requests and juggling too many things, mainly because we want to be liked. We fear ...

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A conversation with Cornell’s Dr. Sunita Sah on pushing back effectively. Our families, schools, and workplaces often train us to comply: taking on additional work when asked, agreeing with the ...

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admitted that simple courtesies such as saying “please” and “thank you” to his company’s ChatGPT bot are surprisingly expensive — costing the firm substantial sums in electricity ...