Mel Robbins argues that maintaining personal boundaries and saying "no" is an act of self-respect rather than being mean.

“This reminder is not saying just be an [ __ ] to people. It's saying setting a boundary isn't mean. Setting a boundary is self-respect.”

Dr. Ramani argues that setting boundaries with narcissistic people is ineffective and that individuals should instead focus on setting internal boundaries.

“so setting boundaries with narcissistic people is akin to hugging a porcupine it's really a bad idea and it's a Fool's errand”

Jennifer believes that people who ignore clear signage and enter private office spaces are displaying a sense of entitlement and lack of accountability.

“And I'm telling you guys, the stupidity of people that think the entire world is designed for them for everybody in it to assist them that they can't self troubleshoot. It's staggering. And it all starts at that door to my office.”

Mindy Kaling asserts that being decisive and saying no immediately is more respectful to others than delaying the response.

“So what I have learned is the timing of the no is almost more important than the no itself. I am never mad when someone says to me the same day I send an email to them saying, hey, could you show up for this, and they're like, hey, I can't do it, but I love you.”

Randelle Lenoir recommends using a framework that acknowledges the opportunity, expresses gratitude, and offers context to politely decline requests.

“I find that a framework is usually useful for language to say no when we have it on the screen here, and it's really about acknowledging the opportunity and expressing gratitude. Just because it's not known for you right now doesn't mean that you can't appreciate that it came to you”

Setting healthy boundaries with family regarding gifts requires clear communication and emphasizing the relationship over material objects.

“hey I really appreciate the gifts but you know what I really don't like all the waste that happens from this and I know that everyone who gives me gifts loves me they love my family I love my children but I really want to try something different next year”