Explain a boundary you've set for yourself. Here are some examples

1) With a child in your family, you've said something like this:
 

"I want to hear all about your day but I need 15 minutes to finish working on something. Then I can talk to you."

2) With an intimate partner or family member, you've said:

"I can't talk with you about this right now because it upsets me and I won't be able to sleep if I'm thinking about this. We need to wait until tomorrow to talk about it."

3) With a co-worker, you've said:

"I'm happy to spend time with you outside of work but I don't feel comfortable when you gossip about our co-workers. I'm not willing to put myself in that position."

4) With a friend from another culture, you've said:

"I like you but I'm not comfortable with hugging anyone unless we're quite close. Please stop hugging me until we know each other much better. I will let you know when it's OK."

5) With someone you know a little and are starting to date:

"I'm not comfortable with you shoplifting when we are in stores together. You have to stop doing that if you want to be with me."

6) With a boss, you've said:

"I can't work past 5 p.m. My children's day care closes at 6 and I need to be there on time to pick them up.