What do you say when someone asks you to give him a hand? If you say no, are you sorry about that? Many people are, so theysay yes. Most of us try to avoid this bad feeling but get lots of pressure. Let’s learn to say no nicely!   Maybe one of your classmates invites you to join a school activity with him, but you are busy doing something else. What can yousay? Before saying no to your classmate, say something nice about the activity. You can say, “How nice! You choose such a greatactivity.” In that way, your classmate knows you like his idea even if you can’t go with him.   When you say no, be nice. Say, “Thanks for your asking, but I can’t this time.” You can give the person other ideas. For example,your friend asks you to take care of a pet for a few days. You can’t, but you know another pet-lover. Let your friend get help from thatpet-lover.   Remember that you can say no and still be nice. And you would be happy you did it.
【題組】9 ( ) What is this reading talking about?
(A) Say no when friends ask you for help.
(B) Try not to join the school activity.
(C) Always say no and never mind.
(D) Learn to say no nicely.