You have every right to say "no" when you find yourself in circumstances where you feel new to a place and others, including your colleagues, are trying to assert superiority by imposing tasks on you without involving your higher-ups. Sometimes, people may exploit someone's kindness, expecting them to always be available to help without reciprocating. However, it's essential to be vigilant and assess whether the relationship is mutually beneficial or if you're being taken advantage of. It's okay to assert your boundaries and say "no" if someone is encroaching on your personal space, well-being, or emotional equilibrium.
But then another question arises: how do you say "no"?
In India, if we work in an organization, people tend to be very egoistic and headstrong. Whether they are rich or poor, maintaining high or low standards, ego or self-esteem is easily affected. Ego is like ice cream that melts when exposed to warmth. It needs to be kept cool, just like a refrigerator. Here, "refrigerator" refers to flattering the person and aligning with their interests, while "warm temperature" refers to your refusal.
However, one should realize that their own dignity should not be compromised when someone unnecessarily pressures them to complete a task that feels imposed and beyond their responsibilities.
From your side, politely decline the task if you feel overwhelmed and believe that too much has already been assigned to you, and your supervisor or higher-up is not justifying it.
Otherwise, once you accept irrelevant tasks or overburden yourself, it simply implies that they've found a hardworking donkey who will comply with their orders whenever they wish. So, set your boundaries and lead a peaceful life. "Live and let live" should be the motto of every human being, but these days, it is rarely observed.
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