How to be nice without being taken advantage of?

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answer:I believe that learning an interesting little word helps a lot: no. It comes in very handy during those times when you’re busy with your own work and can’t stop to help someone else. One of the great things about this little word is that you don’t have to say it exactly to get the meaning across. You can change it and soften it by saying something to the effect of helping when you’re not busy doing your own homework. If pressed, you can then revert to the simple little word itself: no. It works in those group situations, too. “No, I won’t do all the work for the group.” Try it. It might work for you.

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