Question

saying no to marijuana
directions: read the situation. then write a response to each of the 5 pressure lines. be sure to use at least 2 of the ways to say no you learned about and describe at least 1 action that reinforces your refusal. make your responses real, believable and ones that would work with the people you know.
situation
someone you recently met and really like invited you to come to a party with some of their friends. youre excited to get to know this person better. when you get to the party, you can smell marijuana and you notice a small group of people out in the back yard smoking it. your date seems interested in joining them, but youve made the choice to stay drug free.
date: hey, lets go out in the yard and smoke a little weed
you:
date: its just for fun. itll help you have a good time.
you:
date: come on. everyone else is doing it.
you:
date: you dont want to be the only one whos not high. thats no fun.
you:
date: i didnt think youd be so uptight. come on. smoke some pot and relax!
you:
self-check

Explanation:

For each pressure line, the responses use assertive "no" statements (e.g., "No, I don't want to smoke marijuana") and provide reasons (e.g., "I've chosen to stay drug - free", "I can have a good time without drugs"). Actions like walking away (e.g., "I'll wait inside for you if you want to talk later but I'm not smoking") or suggesting alternative activities (not applicable here as the focus is on refusal reinforcement through actions like maintaining a firm stance and non - participation) are also included.

Answer:

Date: Hey, let's go out in the yard and smoke a little weed
You: No, I don't want to smoke marijuana. I've chosen to stay drug - free. I'll wait inside for you if you want to talk later but I'm not smoking.

Date: It's just for fun. It'll help you have a good time
You: No, thanks. I can have a good time without drugs. I'm here to get to know you, not to smoke.

Date: Come on. Everyone else is doing it
You: Just because everyone else is doing it doesn't mean it's right for me. I'm sticking to my decision not to smoke.

Date: You don't want to be the only one who's not high. That's no fun
You: I'm fine being the only one not high. Having my wits about me and making healthy choices is more fun in the long run.

Date: I didn't think you'd be so uptight. Cmon. Smoke some pot and relax
You: I'm not uptight. I'm just making a responsible choice. I'll relax in my own way, without marijuana.