Discussion Questions:
1. When was the last time you said yes to something but wished you had said no? What was it?
2. Why do you think we find it hard to refuse others—fear of disappointment, habit, or something else?
3. Do you think saying no gets easier with age and experience? Have you noticed this in yourself?
4. Is there a polite way to refuse in Chinese culture, and do you think they are helpful? How does it differ from Western styles of refusal?
5. Picture that: Everyone would always say yes or no direct directly and freely, how would our life change?
6. If you could give one piece of advice to someone who struggles with setting boundaries, what would it be?
7. Interactive Element: Find someone who seems more confident at setting boundaries than you. Ask them how they learned to do it, and share one situation where you wish you had done the same.
