Negotiate the Negative
Why I have a tendency to say No.36 total reviews
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
You are a very wise lady and from your experiences I don't blame you for saying no this reads very well I liked the humor of the story I think we all should learn to say no just a little more often well done regards Fuller
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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You are a very wise lady and from your experiences I don't blame you for saying no this reads very well I liked the humor of the story I think we all should learn to say no just a little more often well done regards Fuller
Comment Written 23-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Fuller, Thank you for reading and commenting.
Beth
Comment from marion
Hi Beth
I loved your story ... absolutely loved it. It was great way of showing exactly what you meant and I can sympthize with you. I too have had such experiences!!! The car story, although causing you much pain, made me so laugh! (Sorry!) I just adored the pic accompanying your story ... so appropiate, how lovely to see it all planted out with flowers, I don't think it was meant to represent such loveliness!! More a disaster. Never mind. I have really enjoyed reading this.
A few comments and suggestions: Please discard any you do not want as we come from different countries and sometimes do things differently!
I've also learned that "I'll think about it" translates as "Yes" in the minds of my children so don't tell met that should have been my response.
I love the way you added that, becuase that is exactly what I wanted to tell you!!! (LOL)
1. Tricia has planned a sleep over or 2. she has obtained some R-rated horror (The No 1 and No 2 don't look quite right? Later on, further down, as well, you write Number one.)
don't tell me(t) that should --
Tricia?"(,) that may --
purposes?(,)" --
car coming?(,)" -- (I see you have a few of these. I have never seen it done before?)
(at all)." (There was a good reason for that we found out later. It didn't run (at all).) "It's -- suggest you take out the last 'at all'.
Once again, a pleasure to read. Marion.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Hi Beth
I loved your story ... absolutely loved it. It was great way of showing exactly what you meant and I can sympthize with you. I too have had such experiences!!! The car story, although causing you much pain, made me so laugh! (Sorry!) I just adored the pic accompanying your story ... so appropiate, how lovely to see it all planted out with flowers, I don't think it was meant to represent such loveliness!! More a disaster. Never mind. I have really enjoyed reading this.
A few comments and suggestions: Please discard any you do not want as we come from different countries and sometimes do things differently!
I've also learned that "I'll think about it" translates as "Yes" in the minds of my children so don't tell met that should have been my response.
I love the way you added that, becuase that is exactly what I wanted to tell you!!! (LOL)
1. Tricia has planned a sleep over or 2. she has obtained some R-rated horror (The No 1 and No 2 don't look quite right? Later on, further down, as well, you write Number one.)
don't tell me(t) that should --
Tricia?"(,) that may --
purposes?(,)" --
car coming?(,)" -- (I see you have a few of these. I have never seen it done before?)
(at all)." (There was a good reason for that we found out later. It didn't run (at all).) "It's -- suggest you take out the last 'at all'.
Once again, a pleasure to read. Marion.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Marion, Thank your for reading and I really enjoyed your comments and thank you for the suggestions for improvement.
Beth
Comment from Annelisa
You have me laughing so out loud again!!! I'll have to have every member of my family read this because I aleways say no...they complain I say no before they even finish asking the question! Survival of the quickest!!!
Annelisa
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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You have me laughing so out loud again!!! I'll have to have every member of my family read this because I aleways say no...they complain I say no before they even finish asking the question! Survival of the quickest!!!
Annelisa
Comment Written 23-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Annelisa, Thank you for reading and especially for your comments.
Beth
Comment from Sarah_Goldwell
This is an excellent little piece full of good humour and a fun read. I have to laugh at the line 'i'll think about it means yes.' i have fallen for that one many times. i loved the bit about the car not being driven cos it don't actually work. I'm afraid i have to agree with your negtivity, my catch-phrase? 'the answer is no, now what's the question?
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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This is an excellent little piece full of good humour and a fun read. I have to laugh at the line 'i'll think about it means yes.' i have fallen for that one many times. i loved the bit about the car not being driven cos it don't actually work. I'm afraid i have to agree with your negtivity, my catch-phrase? 'the answer is no, now what's the question?
Comment Written 23-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Thank your for reading and reviewing. I love your comments.
Beth
Comment from kjlteacherwriter
Oh, BethShelby, this is priceless! I couldn't stop laughing -- no offense to your dignity -- at your description of the situation. Your humorous little quips, like "It's sort of like the bills that pass through Congress." and "Some archeologist...will be scratching his head...", were very effective. Wonderful account.
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Oh, BethShelby, this is priceless! I couldn't stop laughing -- no offense to your dignity -- at your description of the situation. Your humorous little quips, like "It's sort of like the bills that pass through Congress." and "Some archeologist...will be scratching his head...", were very effective. Wonderful account.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Thank you for reviewing. I really love your comments.
Beth
Comment from words
Loved it!
As a mother and the president of a movie studio...I learned that technique early and for the same reasons.
I instructed my staff to always say no to any requests...also for the same reasons.
YOu stated the case well.
I do not find it NEGATIVE. I find it a positive, sane and healthy response to surviving!!!
Bravo!!!
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reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Loved it!
As a mother and the president of a movie studio...I learned that technique early and for the same reasons.
I instructed my staff to always say no to any requests...also for the same reasons.
YOu stated the case well.
I do not find it NEGATIVE. I find it a positive, sane and healthy response to surviving!!!
Bravo!!!
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The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 23-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 23-Mar-2009
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Thank you so much for your review. I loved your comments.
Beth
