Setting
boundaries in a respectful way is to me the key!
I think nicely letting him know why you didn't pick up will just reinforce
your boundaries in a respectful way.
Not exact matches
You can set
boundaries (firmness)
in a
respectful, loving, kind
way.
Bear Witness remarked that art has the capacity to push
boundaries on every level, and can do so
in the most
respectful and responsible
ways.
Communicating, resolving conflict, setting
boundaries, and asserting your beliefs
in a
respectful way