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4 Scripts to Help You Say No This Week
Courtney Talley
July 03, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes
In honor of America’s birthday tomorrow, we have one humble suggestion:
Set off fewer fireworks*. Set more boundaries.
(*My dog wrote this line.)
Freedom isn’t just about hot dogs and pool floats. It’s about declining the group text invite without inventing a fake dentist appointment. It’s about saying, “No thanks,” before you spiral into a guilt-ridden yes.
And it’s about remembering: You don’t owe everyone a “sure!”
Especially if what you really mean is “ugh.”
So in the spirit of independence, here are a few Salesgirl-approved scripts for saying no… clearly, kindly, and without the emotional hangover:
Situation 1: You’re booked but don’t want to lie about it.
“I’m fully committed this week and protecting that time, so I’m going to pass. But I hope it’s a blast!”
Situation 2: You’re saying no to a collab or client that’s not aligned.
“I’m flattered you thought of me, but I’m focusing really intentionally on [your direction] right now, so I’m going to decline. I know whatever you work out will be awesome!”
Situation 3: You already said yes, but you need to back out.
“I want to be honest: I overcommitted. I hate backing out, but I know I won’t be able to show up well and I know you guys to will the best time ever.”
Situation 4: You just don’t want to go. (My personal favorite.)
“I’ve been craving quiet time lately, so I’m sitting this one out. But I hope y’all have the best time!”
Saying no isn’t rude. It’s responsible. It’s respectable.
And this week, it might be the most patriotic thing you do.
Xo, The Salesgirls
PS. Freedom actually is about watching “Put it in reverse, Terry” no less than 5 times this weekend. Have a safe 4th of July weekend, girls!
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