Refusal and Reframing in the Group Chat: Check

Pre-built refusals and reframes that say no without starting a fight.

Assessment

LessonInfluence6 questions

Check

Get 5 of 6 correct to mark the lesson mastered.

1
Why emphasize low social cost?
Choices for question 1High-cost refusals build characterA refusal that makes you look uncool will not be usedSocial cost does not matterOnly humor works
2
'Just say no' fails because:
Choices for question 2People never hear itBare refusal is high-social-cost; reframing and humor lower itIt is illegal to refuseFriends always accept lectures
3
Trying to explain EV math in the group chat. Best read:
Choices for question 3Always the best moveSocial pressure is social, not logical — math lectures rarely defuse the momentMath guarantees agreementNever use reframing
4
'Nah, I'm saving for a trip.' This is best classified as:
Choices for question 4ReframeRefusal — a low-drama opt-outDiagnosisHouse-edge lecture
5
'Most people actually aren't — we looked at the numbers.' This is:
Choices for question 5RefusalReframe — swaps the false 'everyone' storyWillpower lectureIgnoring the problem
6
Rehearsal matters because:
Choices for question 6Scripts only work on paperAutomatic responses under pressure require prior practiceRole-play replaces real friendshipsYou must perform for an audience