Harvard Business Review tells us Not to Worry About Declining Social Invites Because of Covid-19
In Corona times, You've been invited to a social gathering, but you're a little concerned about the Covid-related risks. What should you do?
Researchers found that we're unlikely to communicate our
concerns if the invitation is coming from someone we want to impress, like a
colleague or boss. They also found that we're more likely to say
"yes" to our closest friends, because we worry that they’ll think
we’re being overly cautious or judgmental.
But these studies ultimately found that our fears of the
social costs of saying no are misguided. In some cases, people actually
appreciated the honest rejection, and even said they felt closer to their
friends after hearing their concerns.
To prepare for these uncomfortable conversations,
remember that you’re taking care of yourself and your loved ones by declining
the invite. Focusing on welfare instead of social concerns can help you gain
the courage both to say “no” and to communicate the risks.
And you can feel confident when you do so: The data
suggests that the real interpersonal benefits of being honest are likely to
outweigh the imagined costs.
Interested to know more?
Read the complete article at:
https://hbr.org/2020/08/its-okay-to-say-no-to-social-events-during-covid
