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About the Poem "The Different Price of No" was born from something I witnessed at home today. While my maid was working, I found myself thinking about how differently the word "no" can affect people from different working backgrounds. Even when extra money is offered for an additional task, sometimes a simple request can turn into an argument or refusal simply because it wasn't part of the original agreement. It made me think about my own life. I, Lavanya Y. Rao, earn ₹15,000 a month working at a company in Okhla while living in Hauz Khas. From that salary, I manage my own transportation, and sometimes even my food when I don't carry it from home. There are no excuses when work demands more-I have to keep going because saying "no" can come with consequences. At the same time, I found myself wondering about the people who work in several homes and earn from each one. I don't believe anyone should be treated without respect, but I also feel that extra work, especially when extra money is offered and other work is taken off their hands, shouldn't always become a reason for resentment. This poem is simply my reflection on that difference-the different weight that "no" carries depending on where we stand. About the Author I am Lavanya Y. Rao, a new writer who has recently started putting my feelings, observations, and emotions into poems. Many of my poems begin with ordinary moments that make me stop and think about something deeper. If you connected with this poem, please Vote and Comment. Your support means everything to me. 🤍🥹❤️‍🩹