October 15, 2026 Hi Everyone, Saying no to a colleague can feel awkward, or even like a mistake you'll pay for later. Psychologist Jingyi Lu tested this across a series of experiments. People who refused a request expected far more resentment than requesters actually reported. We expect damage that mostly never comes. Today we're sharing a short script for saying no to a colleague without damaging the relationship. The yes does more damage than the no Say yes to work you can't fit, and sooner...