To refuse by implication

"No" is hard to say, but many times we have to refuse others. Many people are struggling to find the right way, in fact, by suggesting that "no" is a good choice. Of course, this kind of hint can be the hint of language, also can be the hint of body action.

When Hester, an American publisher, opened his first newspaper in San Francisco, Nast, a famous comic master, created a cartoon for the newspaper. The content is to arouse the public to force the tram company to install safety railings in front of the tram to prevent accidental injury. However, Nast's cartoon is a complete failure. Publishing this cartoon is detrimental to the quality of the newspaper. But how can you talk to Nast without this painting?

That evening, Hester invited Nast to dinner. He first praised the cartoon, and then, while drinking, he kept on talking to himself: "Alas, the trams here have hurt many children, what poor children, these trams, these drivers are just not words These drivers are really like demons. They stare at the children playing in the street, and rush up to them in desperation as soon as they see them.... " Hearing this, Nast jumped out of his chair and yelled, "my God, Mr. hurst, this is a wonderful cartoon! Please throw the cartoon I sent you into the paper basket

Hurst hinted that Nast's cartoon could not be published by way of self talk, which made Nast accept the opinion gladly.