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# A strong no protects the meaning of yes. Consent,...
> A strong no protects the meaning of yes. Consent, cooperation, generosity, and commitment become more trustworthy when refusal remains genuinely available.
**Source:** [[livestreams/Self-Advocacy, Boundaries, and the Responsible Practice of Self-Interest - Workbook|Self-Advocacy, Boundaries, and the Responsible Practice of Self-Interest]]
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“A strong no protects the meaning of yes. Consent, cooperation, generosity, and commitment become more trustworthy when refusal remains genuinely available.”
— Bryant McGill
https://bryantmcgill.com/quotes/quotes-strong-no-protects-remains-genuinely-available
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