For teens · Online
A group chat
Someone in a group chat asks everyone to send a photo of themselves. You do not want to.
The chat says: "Everyone send a pic of yourself rn."
What could you say?
Three things you could say. None of them is the one right answer; each note says why it fits the moment, or why it may not.
No thanks, not sending photos.
A strong fit
A clear no in the chat. It sets the rule for you.
Leave the message unanswered.
Also works here
Not answering is a no too. Saying it makes it clearer.
Send one so you are not the odd one out.
Worth a second look
You can. Photos in chats spread. A no protects you.
What people here usually expect
- Declining to share photos is normal and smart. Nobody reasonable holds it against you.
- You can mute or leave a chat that keeps asking.
- Telling a trusted adult about pressure to send photos is a good move, not a betrayal.
Your words
Write one no to a group chat request, in the words you would actually type.
In the app you write one line here and it lands in your lines. Nothing is graded.
The move this moment practises: A clear no.
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