How to Say When Tips and Advice

Knock it Back

Saying no can be hard. There are things you can do to make it easier

  • Making My Own Plan

    Think of the times when you find it hard to turn down a drink. Choose one from the list below, or enter one of your own.

    Select one situation you find it hard to say no in:

    What do you want to do next time this situation comes up?

  • Making My Own Plan

    Planning ahead for what you will say to the person in the situation can make all the difference to saying no successfully.

    Next time you are and you want to what will you say?

    Now practise saying this line out loud. The more comfortable you feel with saying it, the more successful you will be next time the situation comes up.

  • Making My Own Plan

    Some people may keep pushing for you to have a drink, even if you've just said no.

    What if you say and they reply "Why aren't you drinking? One won't hurt you?"

    What do you want to do?


    What will you say?

    Practice saying this out loud now.

    What if someone just handed you a drink? What would you do?

    What if someone went to top up your drink? What would you do?

  • My PlanPrint

    Next time I am:

    And I want to:

    I will say:

    If the person keeps insisting I will:

    And say:

    If someone hands me a drink I will:

    If someone tries to top up my drink I will:

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