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Would You Mind? Free Workshop
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Would You Mind? Free Workshop

Wednesday Sep 2 7:30pm-9pm
venue The Shop Pittsburgh
host thebodyshop
412-204-7004
g@bodyshopnightclub.com
Free In-Person Workshop

Would You Mind?

Stop Saying Yes When You Mean No

A practical workshop about how to say no with less guilt, set clearer boundaries, and ask for what you want.

Reserve My Free Spot

Free to attend. Advance registration is required.

It should not be this complicated

Do any of these feel familiar?

You want to say no...But you are fearful of hurting someone's feelings.
You say yes too quickly...Then realize you agreed because saying no felt harder.
Asking feels uncomfortable so...You soften, hint, or avoid the question because a direct request feels too demanding.

These are behaviors, not character flaws. Learn a simple way to avoid them.

A better way to ask

It starts with one simple phrase.

Would you mind...?

What we will explore

We will begin with a simple way to rethink how we ask and answer. Then the workshop opens into a group discussion using real situations and everyday examples.

01. Why the way we typically ask questions creates anxiety.
02. How to use simple phrasing to ask for what you want.
03. How to say no with less anxiety, fear, or feeling bad.
04. How to say no without overexplaining, apologizing, or escalating.
05. Real-world examples from dating, relationships, work, family, and daily life.
06. How to replace guessing, hinting, and people-pleasing with clearer language.

Change the question

Make no easier to say.

Changing how you ask can reduce the pressure to agree. It creates more room to ask directly, set a boundary, and communicate what you actually want in ordinary, everyday situations.

This workshop is for you if...

✓ You want to communicate interest without coming across as pushy.

✓ You struggle to say no, disappoint people, or change your mind.

✓ You want a more comfortable way to ask directly for what you want.

✓ You date, flirt, practice non-monogamy, or simply interact with other humans.

✓ You believe consent should feel clear.

You do not need to be dating, partnered, non-monogamous, or experienced. Come as you are. Participation in any exercise is always your choice.

What to expect

Clear framingA simple way to rethink how we ask and answer.
Open discussionBring questions, situations, and real-world examples.
Everyday useExplore language you can use beyond the workshop.

Questions

Is the workshop really free?Yes. There is no charge to attend. Space may be limited, so advance registration is required.
Is this only about sex or dating?No. We may use attraction, flirting, and relationships as examples, but the approach applies anywhere people make requests, set boundaries, or need to say no.
Will I have to share personal information?No. You control what you share, and you may decline any exercise. The method should honor your boundaries while you are learning it.
Can I attend more than once?Yes. Repetition helps turn the language into a skill you can use naturally.

Stop saying yes when you mean no.

Learn a clearer, more comfortable way to voice a no and ask for what you want.

Register for the Free Workshop

In person. Free to attend. Registration required.

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