Skip to content.  Develop Your Refusal Skills  It is never easy
to turn down something that seems tempting. Here are tips that
will make it easier; the more you practice them, the easier they
will get. Here 's how to practice refusal skills:  1. Give a
reason for saying “No.”  Be honest. Honest answers are more
easily accepted by others. Some reasons might be:  “I want to
keep a clear head.”  “I could get suspended from the team.”  “I
don 't use alcohol or other drugs.”  2. Use the right body
language.  Your body language has to match your words. Make sure
there are no mixed messages. Be firm, not wishy-washy. Make eye
contact, stand up tall, and use a firm voice. Don 't look at the
ground, glance away, speak softly, or show you are nervous.  3.
Show your concern for others.  Express your concern for those
trying to persuade you. In the case of friends who have decided
to drink, you might say things like:  “I 'd be really sad if
anything happened to you.”  “What would your parents do if they
found out you wer