For teens · School
In class
A classmate asks to borrow your notes for the whole term. You worked hard on them and do not want to.
They say: "Can I borrow your notes? I will give them back."
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, I want to keep my notes with me.
A strong fit
A no with a plain fact. It does not need a longer reason.
No. I can tell you which chapters matter, if that helps.
Also works here
A no plus a smaller offer. The offer is optional, and the no still stands.
Hand them over and worry about them all week.
Worth a second look
You can. It avoids one awkward second and buys a week of worry.
What people here usually expect
- A no about your own things is complete. It does not need a reason.
- Offering something smaller instead is optional, not required.
- Classmates usually accept a plain no and move on.
Your words
Write a no to a classmate who wants to borrow something, without an excuse.
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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