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Joan on Saying No:
"You must appreciate yourself enough to say "no" when you want to, to get that word in, even if you think you're being rude -- and not feel guilty about it, then or later. Guilt is the most useless emotion we can feel, and it probably was invented by bossy boutique salespersons."
In Tahiti they say Aiita, It's pronounced A-eeta, they don't use it often but when they do, it's said in a strong
voice and louder then in normal conversation------>means that you've been too far and that they can't just
ignore your proposal. Yes is the usual answer so that you don't have to say it, you just have to blink your eyes open. Being polite the maori way is not to ask anything that might have a 'no' for answer.
"You must appreciate yourself enough to say "no" when you want to, to get that word in, even if you think you're being rude -- and not feel guilty about it, then or later. Guilt is the most useless emotion we can feel, and it probably was invented by bossy boutique salespersons."
In Tahiti they say Aiita, It's pronounced A-eeta, they don't use it often but when they do, it's said in a strong
voice and louder then in normal conversation------>means that you've been too far and that they can't just
ignore your proposal. Yes is the usual answer so that you don't have to say it, you just have to blink your eyes open. Being polite the maori way is not to ask anything that might have a 'no' for answer.
posted by GPV at 2:14 AM
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"Being polite the maori way is not to ask anything that might have a 'no' for answer."
I love this. It would really make people stop and think about what they are asking for before they just blurt it out. It's wonderful!
Peace...................
hello helen, long time no see.
The French say A-eeta, too but it means something in English... spelled differently, of course. It will also pass for pretty good Italian on certain occasions.
Their minds are pretty much on what the French are thinking about.
Don't you think?
Think about it.
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