Last week, despite me writing very clearly declining a fantastic offer of reciting some phrases in public.. I had calls from the organisers completely disregarding my email and assuming I am still interested to recite for them..My issue was not being able to tell them to take a hike.. I was mincing my words.. but not really.. I wrote in my very first line.. “Thank you for the fantastic offer, however I will have to decline this time around as I am kind of tied up with….” Tell me that was not clear enough.. I wonder now.. from how I look at it.. that is super duper clear that I am unable to make it right..
So here I am.. calling a close friend to huff and puff about the scenario.. and he literally slapped me (with words of course) He said.. you should just tell them as it is and so it is or will be..
At that point of time I realised that I was actually still being nice.. I was not to being so forthcoming.. even though amongst friends I am quite forth right..
So the story continues.. now back to the story.. I actually told them.. sorry no can do.. and the person on the other line did not sound apologetic that she assumed otherwise.. but rather irritated that I was turning down the offer..
Hhmmm serves me right for still trying to be nice… That day I decided that I shall SAY IT.. AS IT IS...
just a thot.
dhena
