无需尴尬-把自己放在首位(5)

 无需尴尬

 

Putting yourself first

 

把自己放在首位

 

If you find yourself saying no to something or making up lies to get out of it, tell them the truth, and don't apologize.

 

You will feel much better in the long run if you are honest with them and yourself.

 

If you're not up to a voluntary obligation¹, you don't have to be. You can politely deny the person's request.

 

It is okay to be selfish from time to time. Put yourself first.

 

 

1 obligation   

n.（法律、道德上的）义务，责任

参考例句：

• Every player is under an obligation to keep the rules.每个选手都必须遵守这些规则。
• It is the obligation of citizens to perform military service.服兵役是每个公民的义务。