Problem: Article: You have the option of not giving a reason or excuse for saying no. Remember, it is your right to decline to do things, and you don't own anyone an explanation. You can simply respond, "no," but if you feel like adding more, you can still be respectful while keeping it simple. You could say, "I'm sorry, that just won't work for me." Another way to say no is simply, "No, I can't do that." If someone asks if they can buy you a drink, feel free to just say, "No, thanks." If you say no immediately, it might seem like you didn't even consider the request. In order to be respectful, take a moment to think about your answer--even if you already know what it is going to be. Take a pause, and then kindly say no. You could say, "Let me check my calendar. I believe I already have a commitment that weekend." Try counting slowly to three before responding. This way, you'll seem to be considering the request. A respectful response is not one that sounds overly negative. When turning someone down, find a way to inject a positive attitude into your words. It also helps if you use a friendly tone of voice! For example, you could say, "Wow! A cookie exchange sounds like such a fun idea! I'm sorry that I won't be able to come. It sounds like I'll be missing a good time." It's important not to sound rude. Don't say something like, "No, why would I want to do that?" Instead, be kind and gracious. Say things like, "That's so nice of you to think of me, but I'm really not interested in learning to snowshoe." You can also say, "I'm afraid I can't dog sit for you. Your puppy is cute, but I don't think my cat would agree." Make it clear that you genuinely appreciate being asked. If you have to turn someone down, express your thanks that they thought of you in the first place. You could say something like, "Thanks for considering me responsible enough to watch your kids. I'm sorry that I'm busy that evening." You can also say, "I appreciate that you think I'd make a good team captain. However, I'm more comfortable not having a leadership role." Saying no respectfully dictates that your be honest and direct. Do not give people false hope that you will be able to fulfill their request. If you can't help, say so. Instead of, "Maybe I can try to make that work," say, "I'm sorry, I have my own presentation to finish. I can't help with yours." If someone is asking you on a date and you don't want to go, make that clear. You can say, "I'm sorry, but I just don't feel a connection. I'm going to have to turn down your offer." You can kindly turn down requests by including some friendly words. Try building the other person's confidence a bit. You can say, "You've been doing great managing your new team. I'm not available to help you run the meeting, but I know you'll be just fine on your own." Maybe one of your friends wants to take your relationship to the next level. Try saying, "I know you're an awesome person. That's why I value you as a friend, and I'd love for things to stay that way."
Summary: Keep your explanation simple. Think before you speak. Make a positive statement. Be gracious. Show gratitude. Give a clear answer. Offer encouragement.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Due to the incredibly complex construction of a hard drive, you won't be able to fix your own drive to the point of being able to retrieve the data stored on it unless you have an advanced background in electronics. For this reason, you should hand your hard drive over to a professional repair service. Attempting to fix a dead hard drive will only lessen the chances of a professional being able to repair it. Even replacing the PCB board is an advanced exercise that requires knowledge of how to solder circuitry and purchase exact part replacements. True hard drive recovery entails the use of clean rooms, specialized equipment, and highly trained personnel. As such, you'll likely spend over a thousand dollars getting your hard drive's information back. You can usually find drive recovery services through your local tech outlet, but a couple of outstanding options include the following: Best Buy - Best Buy's "Geek Squad" branch handles data recovery. You can expect to pay anywhere from $200 to a little under $1500, depending on the severity of the hard drive's damage. Drive Savers - Drive Savers is a 24/7 customer service-based data recovery company with 30 years of experience. In addition to computer hard disk recovery, they can also recover smart phone and camera hard drives. Each time someone opens your hard drive and tries to fix it, the probability of it actually getting fixed decreases. This is because opening your hard drive renders it susceptible to things like dust, static electricity, and other environmental hazards. To minimize the risk, you should avoid asking for multiple consultations from different companies. To be sure of the company's competence, inquire what kinds of data recovery tools they use. If they use PC3K or DeepSpar, that is a good sign.
Summary:
Understand that hard drive recovery is a job for professionals. Expect to pay a lot of money for the repair. Find the repair company that best suits your needs. Pick a company and stick with it.