Polite Refusal or Boundary-Setting in Professional Settings #3315469 (License: Personal Use)

The illustration depicts a smiling businesswoman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a gray blazer over a pink collared shirt, holding both hands up with palms facing forward in a gentle “stop” or “no” gesture; small blue sweat drops float near her head, suggesting mild stress or earnestness. Her expression remains warm and approachable, emphasizing non-confrontational boundary-setting. This visual effectively conveys professionalism mixed with empathy.

Commonly used on HR training pages, workplace etiquette guides, conflict resolution resources, or mental wellness content about setting boundaries. Matches user intent for visuals illustrating respectful refusal, assertiveness training, or soft skills development.